Hillsborough County Public Schools
Overview
The Community School Officer 2 is a patrol position that performs routine armed security duties on school district property in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The Community School Officer 2 performs duties under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records or reports. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. Responsibilities
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. Instructs students on approved crime prevention, law enforcement, or security-related programs. Topics include walking to school safely, bullying, and cyber-bullying. Interacts with students during lunch periods. Provides ongoing training to staff members regarding security issues and emergency procedures. Training includes follow-up debriefings regarding school emergency drills. Speaks to citizen groups concerning security or law enforcement-related topics. Assists the school community with any security problems that occur at the school. Meets with parents who have concerns regarding security at their child’s school. Assists with pedestrian and vehicle traffic issues on campus. Serves on school and community committees. Attends after-school functions to assist with security (e.g., PTA meetings, Open House, parent-teacher conferences) if requested. Performs regular checks on exterior doors and gates for access control; performs regular checks of parking lots, playgrounds, physical education courts, and school perimeter. Responds to calls for service including criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances, truancy, campus security, and other related issues. Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and conducts routine ground safety investigations. Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests. Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures. Performs any other duties as assigned. Note:
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Qualifications and Requirements
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in security or Law Enforcement. Verified college experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for each year of the experience requirement. Satisfactory completion of a recognized police academy, or satisfactory US military service, or certification as an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) may substitute for the two years of experience. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
Current Florida "D" and "G" Security license or eligibility to obtain these licenses prior to being hired. Additionally, either (1) issuance and continued maintenance of a school guardian certificate by the Hillsborough County Sheriff pursuant to section 30.15(1)(k), Florida Statutes or (2) qualify as a “Law Enforcement Officer” pursuant to section 943.10, Florida Statutes and be certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement. Language/Mathematical/Reasoning/Computer Skills:
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and operating instructions; writes routine reports and correspondence; speaks effectively before groups. Performs basic mathematics; uses Microsoft Office. Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, running, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, speaking, hearing, and color vision. Lifting up to 70 pounds; over 70 pounds requires two-person or assisted lift. Reaching with dominant and non-dominant hands; overhead. Environment includes noise levels up to very loud and exposure to extreme cold/heat and wet/humid conditions. Other Requirements:
Ability to work any assigned shift (days/evening/midnight, weekends, and holidays). Compliance with department regulations concerning physical fitness, psychological testing, background checks (including employment, credit history, and neighborhood survey) and firearms bearing/qualification. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. No disqualifying criminal history as specified (felonies, certain misdemeanors, or specific interventions). All job postings close at 12:00 a.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an active application and have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed. Other Information:
Salary schedule is available on the district website. For questions, contact: Sergeant Frances Ortiz at (813) 840-7213 or (813) 295-0304. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Primary and Secondary Education Note: The source content includes boilerplate and postings for related roles that are not part of this specific job description and have been omitted to keep the focus on the Community School Officer 2 role.
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The Community School Officer 2 is a patrol position that performs routine armed security duties on school district property in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The Community School Officer 2 performs duties under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records or reports. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. Responsibilities
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. Instructs students on approved crime prevention, law enforcement, or security-related programs. Topics include walking to school safely, bullying, and cyber-bullying. Interacts with students during lunch periods. Provides ongoing training to staff members regarding security issues and emergency procedures. Training includes follow-up debriefings regarding school emergency drills. Speaks to citizen groups concerning security or law enforcement-related topics. Assists the school community with any security problems that occur at the school. Meets with parents who have concerns regarding security at their child’s school. Assists with pedestrian and vehicle traffic issues on campus. Serves on school and community committees. Attends after-school functions to assist with security (e.g., PTA meetings, Open House, parent-teacher conferences) if requested. Performs regular checks on exterior doors and gates for access control; performs regular checks of parking lots, playgrounds, physical education courts, and school perimeter. Responds to calls for service including criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances, truancy, campus security, and other related issues. Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and conducts routine ground safety investigations. Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests. Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures. Performs any other duties as assigned. Note:
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Qualifications and Requirements
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in security or Law Enforcement. Verified college experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for each year of the experience requirement. Satisfactory completion of a recognized police academy, or satisfactory US military service, or certification as an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) may substitute for the two years of experience. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
Current Florida "D" and "G" Security license or eligibility to obtain these licenses prior to being hired. Additionally, either (1) issuance and continued maintenance of a school guardian certificate by the Hillsborough County Sheriff pursuant to section 30.15(1)(k), Florida Statutes or (2) qualify as a “Law Enforcement Officer” pursuant to section 943.10, Florida Statutes and be certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement. Language/Mathematical/Reasoning/Computer Skills:
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and operating instructions; writes routine reports and correspondence; speaks effectively before groups. Performs basic mathematics; uses Microsoft Office. Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, running, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, speaking, hearing, and color vision. Lifting up to 70 pounds; over 70 pounds requires two-person or assisted lift. Reaching with dominant and non-dominant hands; overhead. Environment includes noise levels up to very loud and exposure to extreme cold/heat and wet/humid conditions. Other Requirements:
Ability to work any assigned shift (days/evening/midnight, weekends, and holidays). Compliance with department regulations concerning physical fitness, psychological testing, background checks (including employment, credit history, and neighborhood survey) and firearms bearing/qualification. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. No disqualifying criminal history as specified (felonies, certain misdemeanors, or specific interventions). All job postings close at 12:00 a.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an active application and have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed. Other Information:
Salary schedule is available on the district website. For questions, contact: Sergeant Frances Ortiz at (813) 840-7213 or (813) 295-0304. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Primary and Secondary Education Note: The source content includes boilerplate and postings for related roles that are not part of this specific job description and have been omitted to keep the focus on the Community School Officer 2 role.
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