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Valencia College

Security Officer

Valencia College, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Become a Vital Part of Campus Safety!

Valencia College

is seeking a three full‑time Security Officers to join our dedicated team at our

West Campus . You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors by ensuring traffic safety, protecting college property, and upholding good order. Successful candidates will possess the ability to communicate effectively, be available to work different shifts and at various campus locations, and demonstrate the ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.

We are seeking responsible individuals who can work effectively with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound judgment and a commitment to safety.

Valencia’s Total Rewards package features:

Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums

Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays

Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and

so much more.

Additional Information:

This position operates in a fully onsite environment.

Please be advised that this position may be eligible for night time differential in accordance with Valencia College Pay policies.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.

As a condition of employment, this position requires the successful completion of a drug test.

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and your driver’s license information must be included as well. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

About this Position Position Number: SE1691.00000

Position Title: Security Officer

Job Type: Staff (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: S3694P

Location(s):

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Available shifts:

Two opening for

2:00pm to 10:00pm

(Days off TBD)

One opening for

10:00pm to 6:00am

(Days off TBD)

Salary Range: $34,780 per year

Essential Job Functions

Regulates parking and traffic to prevent accidents and congestion.

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

Issues citations for parking violations.

Locks down buildings at the close of classes.

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

Patrols building interiors and walkways.

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

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

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

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Drivers License Requirement:

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 Minimum Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study:

N/A

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:

Experience as a security officer/guard or in a position with similar duties.

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

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.

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.

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.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This position requires a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License OR any federal, state, county, municipal, corrections, or military academy/police or law enforcement certification. Please specify which license(s) or certification(s) you hold. If none, write "none". (Open Ended Question)

* Do you have a valid Driver’s License? Yes

No

* Do you understand that as a condition of employment, you must be able to successfully meet the Evacuation Chair Proficiency test requirements, which require you to independently transport an individual sitting in an evacuation chair down a flight(s) of stairs efficiently? Yes

No

* Are you available for work during emergency situations, such as hurricane conditions? Yes

No

* We are hiring for two different shifts. Please indicate your preference(s) below. While we’ll do our best to accommodate, your selection is a preference and not a guarantee. 10:00pm to 6:00am

2:00pm to 10:00pm

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Optional Documents

Cover letter

Veterans Preference Verification Documentation

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3

Certifications

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