Uniformed Security Ofcr-District

Salary Schedule

The security officer job is a position within Safety and Security's OCPS District Police. Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to provide for the security and environmental safekeeping of the district's main centralized office locations owned and operated by the School Board of Orange County, specifically the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC), Orlando Technical College (OTC), and other non-school district based sites.

Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring all persons entering the RBELC, OTC, or other non-school district based sites are authorized on the premises. Duties include effectively communicating with visitors to provide assistance and investigating activities in response to incidents, accidents, or unauthorized activities. Position addresses security violations in accordance with prescribed district policies and procedures and is responsible for reporting illegal activities to appropriate administration and/or law enforcement entities.

Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to district police direction. Performs related work as directed.

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Provides security at , ensuring visitors have been properly cleared to be on premises and that the appropriate department provides the visitor with an escort.
• Verifies that employees and students have proper credentials to access their respective location.
• Provides security services in support of board meetings and activities, as directed.
• Gives direction and provides assistance to employees, visitors, and guests in support of board meetings, district based activities, and emergencies, as directed.
• Conducts security patrols and checks of the RBELC, OTC, and other non-school district facilities as directed.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves security breaches.
• Represents the district in matters involving security, access, and property control.
• Works under the direction of district police to conduct random and directed safety screenings.
• Utilizes cameras to monitor property owned or operated by the School Board of Orange County.
• Represents the district with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Remains observant at all times; greets staff, guests, and vendors in an attentive manner.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the security team, district police and district employees.
• Works effectively with others to ensure a safe learning and working environment.
• Responds to distress calls, duress alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents.
• Collaborates with other security officers to ensure effective protection and coverage.
• Performs workspace and equipment inspections, as directed.
• Utilizes computers and tablets with proficiency; learns new software programs and security systems as needed.
• Performs investigative activities in response to complaints, incidents, accidents or other reported concerns, (e.g., auto accidents, illnesses or injuries, missing students at OTC).
• Inspects facility areas and reports potential hazards (i.e., unlocked gates, doors and windows, equipment left running, lights, gas leaks, water leaks and water main breaks).
• Completes daily reports, to include but not limited to, security and monitoring activities, daily activities, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
• Operates assigned transportation vehicle and provides routine washing and maintenance, as required.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs security related duties as directed.

High school diploma or GED; three (3) years previous security, military, law enforcement, or correctional experience, with demonstrated investigative and interpersonal communication skills for addressing potentially hazardous circumstances; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, good observation skills and judgement, and the ability to work with security, communications, and law enforcement…