Security Specialist (Pembroke Pines Charter Schools - AV)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Security Specialist works under the general supervision of the campus site administrator to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is responsible for deterring and responding to incidents involving theft, vandalism, and unauthorized activity, while promoting a positive and orderly school atmosphere. The Security Specialist plays a key role in protecting school property, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting the overall security efforts of the campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Investigate all incidents of negative conduct occurring on school property and
  coordinate investigative and prevention efforts with the Special Investigative Unit, School Resource Officer, Law Enforcement Departments, City Police Departments, and other agencies, as appropriate, to maximize prevention and cessation of illegal and destructive activities.
• Gather information from various sources concerning possible illegal or undesirable activities. Inform the principal of all information gathered from various sources concerning possible illegal or undesirable activities occurring on the school campus.
• Advise the principal of all hazardous conditions, unsafe procedures, and all serious security matters, and suggest methods of elimination.
• Document and report all incidents through the principal to the Special Investigative Unit.
• Record all legally required data pertaining to thefts, vandalisms, assaults, trespassing, drug offenses, and so forth, and prepare statements from witnesses, evidence forms, security, property loss, and other reports, as necessary.
• Tour the school's perimeter and interior periodically to provide maximum visibility, to reduce potential physical conflicts among the students, and to provide an atmosphere conducive to the learning process.
• Develop rapport with students by exercising prudent judgment upon contact, and
  using more potent warnings and reasonable force only when warranted.
• Serve as a part of the staff of the individual school.
• Discuss security-related information with students as requested, pertaining to school safety and security.
• Take an active part in the School Improvement Team on matters of the school's safety and security.
• Develop and supervise bus and automobile parking and traffic patterns on school property to utilize available space efficiently, and to promote maximum safety for individuals.
• Request identification from adults and students who appear to be out-of-place for the circumstances and assist them, as necessary, when on legitimate school business.
• Organize and administer school safety programs, as assigned, such as fire drills,
  evacuation procedures, inspection of fire equipment and other school property, and so forth.
• Converse with school bus drivers regarding student behavior and investigate discipline code violations occurring on school buses.
• Maintain discipline and orderliness during breakfast and lunch periods and when buses are loading and unloading students.
• Represent the school and provide testimony in courts of law, as required.
• When possible, intercept, retain for SIU and School Resource Officers and other law enforcement agencies any substance resembling illegal drugs located on school property.
• Maintain a constant liaison with residents and business establishments in the vicinity of the schools' campuses to enhance their feeling of security and their willingness to cooperate in security matters, when requested.
• Comply with all nondiscrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Operate School Board-owned vehicle in a safe manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Complete the annual District required in-service training.
• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual skills and proficiency related to the assignments, including conflict resolution and cultural diversity training.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose, and desired result. Most of the contact is with students, and school employees within different departments utilizing communication skills requiring tact and courtesy to give or receive information directly related to performing the job.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. Post-secondary college courses preferred.
• Four (4) years of professional experience as a certified police officer, or corrections officer of any jurisdiction in the United States, civilian or military, or as an investigator/caseworker for a Social Service Agency of the State of Florida or for a comparable social service agency in another state, or four (4) years as a school campus monitor with successful completion of district approved security alternative training certification program. Two (2) years of the above four (4) years working with juveniles is preferred.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires extended periods of walking throughout the school campus, including hallways, classrooms, parking lots, and outdoor areas.
• Must be able to respond rapidly to emergencies, altercations, or security incidents, including running or quickly changing direction when necessary.
• Occasionally required to lift or move items such as barricades, lost property, or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• In rare cases, may need to use approved physical intervention techniques to prevent harm (in accordance with training and school policy).
• Must have clear vision and hearing to observe activities, monitor surveillance systems, and communicate effectively in dynamic environments.
• Outdoor monitoring may involve working in sun, rain, heat, or cold, depending on the season.
• Duties take place in both indoor and outdoor school environments, including during active school hours and special events.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30 hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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