Security Training Officer

This position delivers and/or coordinates campus security training that includes but is not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Class D and G certifications, report writing, investigative techniques, and hostile intruder/active shooter. This position also monitors and maintains the training and certification records of all campus security officers. This position prepares, schedules, and provides in-service training to all security staff. This position also enforces security practices to all employees, students, visitors, and the University’s facilities. The Security Training Officer will be expected to work an 80-hour pay cycle with a fluctuating schedule, inclusive of nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and/or coordinate campus security training that includes but is not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Class D and G State certifications.
• Monitor and maintain the training and certification records of all campus security officers; ensure all campus security officers continuously meet established training and certification requirements.
• Enforce University security policies for students, employees, outside vendors, and visitors.
• Respond to all emergencies, coordinate law enforcement, medical, and/or fire assistance, provide a proactive role after the emergency has concluded, and make appropriate notifications on campus as directed.
• Prepare schedules for conducting in-service training for security personnel.
• Conduct and/or coordinate safety training for the campus community on all aspects of personal safety.
• Work special events to provide traffic, parking, and crowd control as needed.
• Related projects and initiatives.
• May be required to work during emergency situations, work designated alternate hours, and perform other responsibilities as needed.

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED

Requirements:

• Additional certifications, licensing, degrees, and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related field are preferred
• 2-5 years of experience required in the area of expertise
• Ability to provide informed and accurate training to security professionals as well as community members. Ability to conduct themselves professionally, use excellent acumen with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a much cultured community

Licenses:

• State of Florida, Class D: Security Officer License
• State of Florida, Class G: Armed Security Officer License
• State of Florida, Class K: Firearms Instructor License within 90 days of hire
• Previous Instructor training experience
• State of Florida driver's license and maintain a good driving record as defined per Florida Tech's insurance guidelines

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email kgarrett@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
 
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enfor