Officer , Community School

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.

• 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.

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…