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Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE0121.00000 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 S3261P Location(s) Winter Park, FL 32789 - Winter Park Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday to Friday: 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 07/21/2025 Posting End Date 08/04/2025 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/39255

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Salary Range $34,780 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

Regulates parking and traffic to prevent accidents and congestion.

Description of Job Function

Patrols parking areas in an effort to prevent unauthorized loitering, parking, thefts, and vandalism.

Description of Job Function

Issues citations for parking violations.

Description of Job Function

Locks down buildings at the close of classes.

Description of Job Function

Records information on persons entering buildings after business hours and identifies persons on college property when the College is closed.

Description of Job Function

Patrols building interiors and walkways.

Description of Job Function

Is alert to the normal positioning, functioning, or operation of emergency and safety systems.

Description of Job Function

Offers assistance to college personnel, students, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

Description of Job Function

Responds to emergencies of a medical, criminal, and mechanical nature.

Description of Job Function

Performs other 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

State of Florida Class "D" Security Officer License or any federal, state, county, municipal, corrections, or military academy/police or law enforcement certification.

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

Current certification in First Aid/CPR or to be obtained within 180 days of start date of employment.

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 work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

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.

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

Valencia College

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