What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Valencia College?
Posting Detail Information
Position Number
SE0129.00000
Position Title
Security Officer
Job Type
Staff
FT/PT
Full-Time
Employee Class Description
C2-Staff (ed. support)
General Position Description
Responsible for ensuring traffic safety, protection of college property and personnel and the preservation of good order.
Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.
Grade
2022
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Number
S2984P
Location(s)
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Three shifts available at West Campus
- 7:00am to 3:00pm
- 3:00pm to 11:00pm (Shift eligible for night shift differential)
- 2:00pm to 10:00pm (Shift eligible for night shift differential)
One Shift available at East Campus
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Note: While we will consider your shift preferences, please understand that we cannot guarantee your preferred schedule
Number of Vacancies
4
Posting Start Date
02/25/2025
Posting End Date
03/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink for Posting
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/37976
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Salary Range
$34,780 per year
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
1. Regulates parking and traffic to prevent accidents and congestion.
Description of Job Function
2. Patrols parking areas in an effort to prevent unauthorized loitering, parking, thefts, and vandalism.
Description of Job Function
3. Issues citations for parking violations.
Description of Job Function
4. Locks down buildings at the close of classes.
Description of Job Function
5. Records information on persons entering buildings after business hours and identifies persons on college property when the College is closed.
Description of Job Function
6. Patrols building interiors and walkways.
Description of Job Function
7. Is alert to the normal positioning, functioning, or operation of emergency and safety systems.
Description of Job Function
8. Offers assistance to college personnel, students, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Description of Job Function
9. Responds to emergencies of a medical, criminal, and mechanical nature.
Description of Job Function
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement
Drivers License Requirement
REQUIRED: Must possess valid Florida Driver’s License. Employee will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Field of Study
Other Required Qualifications
As a condition of employment, must be able to meet the Evacuation Chair Proficiency test requirements requiring independent transportation of an individual sitting in an evacuation chair down a flight(s) of stairs.
Required License/Certification
Security or related training certificate (that meets or exceeds security requirements under Florida Statute 493.6203 Class D).
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education & Field of Study
Preferred Type of Experience
Experience as a security officer/guard or in a position with similar duties.
Preferred Licenses/Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to enforce regulations consistently.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to work different shifts and different campus locations.
Ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to enforce regulations consistently.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to work different shifts and different campus locations.
Ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.
Working Conditions
General Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and throughout the College’s worksites and grounds. Within the professional office environment, the employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.
While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job specific working conditions
Will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.
Job Specific Designation
Salary : $34,780
