Security Officer (Part-time)

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The Security Officer is responsible for the general security of students, employees, and Straz Center property. This position patrols grounds and buildings, serves as a deterrent to criminal activity, reports safety hazards and security deficiencies, and makes reports regarding suspicious activity. The Security Officer will also provide customer service to the public by giving directions and information to visitors.

Located in downtown Tampa, Straz offers flexible hours, event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-based work environment. Straz benefits for part-time staff include employee discounts and a 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions:

• Provides all guests with a positive experience by assisting with directions, serving as an information source, and responding to concerns or complaints in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
• Checks bags prior to entry, verifies credentials, issues badges, monitors video cameras, and uses computer systems to control and document building access.
• Patrols the interior and exterior of the premises to ensure safety and integrity of building access, responds to issues or emergencies as needed, enforces policies, and reports concerns to the lead security officer.
• Monitors entrances, posts, and crowds during events; assists with bus arrivals and departures; controls parking and bags meters for production vehicles; and locks/unlocks doors as necessary.
• Accurately completes incident reports, guard logs, and daily reports while working cooperatively with staff, law enforcement, and fire/rescue personnel.
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance during working hours.
• Undertakes any other duties as directed by the applicable supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to work a flex schedule of various hours and multiple shifts, to include evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts, as needed.
• Must be able to pass a level 2 fingerprint screening*.
• Ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous, and understanding way with members of a diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis.
• Ability to clearly document activity, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the safe operation of a golf cart.
• Proficient in the use of hand-held radio and "10 codes".
• The individual must be computer literate in Microsoft Office suite and be able to retain training on security badging software and access control software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Education and Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Prior military or law enforcement experience preferred.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.
• CPR/Basic First Aid Certification
• State Issued Class "D" Private Security Officer License required and must be maintained/renewed prior to expiration.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move or be in a stationary position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per day), use the computer and telephone based on specific needs of the day, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to move up to 10 pounds, frequently move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move up to 40 pounds.
• The employee must be able to remain awake and alert for the duration of the assigned shift.
• The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend, reach, and traverse Straz Center during an assigned shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The individual must be able exchange information with co-workers, in person, on the phone, and via radio.
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors, and may require exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat.

* As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531 , the candidate(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse . Please use the following link to view more about the required screening: Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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