Security Sergeants are responsible for the supervising of daily operations during a particular shift.
Security Sergeants follow set schedules and create assignments as needed.
They review work and evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel, providing feedback, counseling, and discipline as needed within the guidance of the Operations addition, Security Sergeants are responsible for the scheduling, reviewing submitted incident reports, training officers, and actively communicating needs with security position also requires minor physical exertion (push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 pounds) and sustain the ability to stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time without rest or assistance.
The Security Sergeant works within a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation and due to the nature of the position are expected to work a fluctuating schedule: inclusive of holidays, nights, and weekends.
Security Sergeants are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency as a visible and proactive University representative 24/7, provide a secure environment for the University students, affiliates, and visitors.Conduct patrols via foot and golf carts, provide services and access functions as requested, and facilitate personal escort services.Provide safety awareness through daily contact with the University community and visitors by providing general safety information, directions, and parking information.Identify actual or potential safety hazards or conditions and coordinate a resolution with the appropriate department or area.Provide assistance to University personnel in matters involving potential violations to University policy wherein conduct or behavioral expectations are disruptive to the mission of the University.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 incident reports and related written communication and maintain activity logs as appropriate, answer telephone calls, and dispatch calls via two-way special events to provide traffic, parking, and crowd control as the parking program by monitoring parking areas, issuing citations and maintaining access to fire lanes, handicap spaces, and roadways owned and/or controlled by the University.Performs other related duties as assigned by the Department of Security administration or shift supervisors.Oversee Security Officer's activity, review, and correct reports, escalate incident awareness, and train subordinates be required to work during emergency situations, which may require the officer to remain at the University until the emergency situation has terminated.
Work designated alternate hours and perform other responsibilities as needed.Licensure/Certifications:State of Florida, Class D: Security Officer License - of Florida, Class G: Armed Security Officer License - Required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain good driving record as determined by Florida Tech guidelines - OpportunityFlorida 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, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Americans with Disabilities ActPlease 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 Security & Fire Safety ReportThe 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 enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).We are an E-verify employer