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Campus Safety Officer [ID: 1053]
Position Summary:

The campus safety officer is responsible for providing security and safety services as well as protecting the life, and well-being of students, staff, and visitors.  Under general direction of a Senior Security Supervisor, each Campus Safety Officers’ duties are performed with considerable independence.  Work involves an element of personal danger and requires the exercise of considerable judgment, the application of policy and procedures and tact.  Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, written reports, inspections, and evaluation of results achieved.

This position requires a psychological test.

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for the prevention and detection of criminal activity while assigned to a school or task
  • Solves problems while working with schools or community organizations
  • Assists law enforcement agencies in the prosecution of criminals
  • Uses and cares for firearms, communications equipment, and other necessary equipment
  • Uses computers to access information and generate clear and comprehensive reports
  • Reports to supervisor accordingly
  • Cooperates with college administrators and other appropriate staff members by coordinating, recommending and advising them of proper practices/procedures necessary to secure the safe and peaceful conduct of college business/activities
  • Cooperates with and is accessible to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for participation in their respective training activities.
  • Cooperates and participates with other members of the criminal justice system to include Office of the State Attorney, Child Protective Investigators, and other state and federal agencies in the interest of public safety
  • Remains alert and sensitive to potential disturbances and/or violations of the law through preventive measures of security
  • Remains knowledgeable of current processes and procedures pertinent to the school guardian program through continued education, seminars, and training
  • Provides security services as noted in the security officer job responsibilities during various meetings
  • Demonstrates qualification with and uses departmental issued equipment; maintains departmental issued supplies and equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized supplies and equipment
  • Demonstrates ability and performs defensive tactics
  • Performs related duties as may be assigned and/or enacted by applicable department general orders College rules and procedures as well as Board of Trustee Policy
  • Duties may include shift work
  • Responds as ordered to work during emergencies to include working extended duty hours over weekends and holidays, or during periods of severe or inclement weather
  • Must maintain constant mental alertness, display excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly evaluate critical situations as required
  • Must be physically and mentally prepared to respond immediately to emergencies
  • Performs other related work as required
 
Compensation: $17.36 - $21.71

Requirements:

Education:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

 

Experience:

5 years’ work experience as a college or school security official preferred.

Must possess a class “D” and “G” security license.

Military and/or law enforcement experience may be substituted for work experience.

Physical:

 

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Seldom

Or

Never

 

Monthly

 

Weekly

 

Daily

 

Hourly
  1. Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Lift objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Lift objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Lift objects weighing more than 100 pounds

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Carry objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Carry objects weighing 100 pounds or more

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Standing up to one hour at a time

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Standing up to two hours at a time

 

 

X

 

 
  1. Standing for more than two hours at a time

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Stooping and bending

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Ability to reach and grasp objects

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Manual dexterity or fine motor skills

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Color vision, the ability to identify and distinguish colors

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Ability to communicate orally

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Ability to hear

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Pushing or pulling carts or other such objects

X

 

 

 

 
  1. Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Using a computer to enter and transform words or data

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Using various technology tools

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Working in a normal office environment with few   physical discomforts

 

 

 

X

 
  1. Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation, or other conditions

 

 

X

 

 
  1. Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, inclement weather, noise levels, or other conditions

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls

 

X

 

 

 
  1. Operating automobile, vehicle, or van

 

 

 

 

X
  1. Other physical, mental or visual ability required by the job:  Must be capable of chasing and using force to affect the arrest of suspects.  May be exposed to dangerous bodily fluids.

 

X

 

 

 

 

License:

Must possess a class “D” and “G” security license.

Responsibilities:
 

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

 1.

Prioritizes and assigns work to lower level staff; prepares work schedules; and trains staff on work methods and procedures; and participates on staff evaluations.

Daily

20%

2.

Secures campus and deters crime by performing foot patrols, bicycle patrols, and/or vehicle patrols of campus facilities, which includes: patrolling parking lots to prevent thefts from vehicles and crimes occurring in vehicles; locking and unlocking classrooms, offices, and other campus facilities; monitoring surveillance cameras; directing traffic; and performing related activities.

Daily

40%

3.

Monitors entries to buildings; checks identifications; conducts safety checks of building interiors.

Daily

20%

4.

Issues parking tickets; maintains related records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and traffic accidents.

Daily

10%

5.

Provides assistance to citizens, which may include: jumping batteries; unlocking cars; providing driving directions; escorting individuals; communicating campus policies; providing general information in person and over the phone; and performing related activities.

Daily

10%

6.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.