Security Officer

Purpose

The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment for the Pine Crest community by protecting personnel, equipment, and property. This role involves proactive campus patrols, traffic control, and public assistance, while serving as a vigilant first-line responder for emergency management and crisis escalation across all facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Execute physical security patrols across interior and exterior campus facilities—on foot and via security vehicle—to maintain a visible safety presence and secure assets.
• Enforce campus safety protocols and traffic procedures during morning arrival, afternoon dismissal, and high-volume special events.
• Monitor traffic movement across campus grounds, actively identifying and reporting suspicious vehicles or unauthorized activity
• Monitor alarm panels and life-safety systems, executing precise protocol procedures during both scheduled drills and live emergency events.
• Maintain operational readiness and rapid response capability for all fire alarm systems, AEDs, First Aid equipment, and emergency apparatus.
• De-escalate and manage unpredictable, high-stress situations while handling frequent interruptions, concurrent dispatch calls, and community inquiries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive institutional data, student information, and privileged incidents.
• Collaborate closely with Shift Supervisors on incident reporting and operational updates, resolving conflicts constructively to support team productivity.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain assigned security vehicles and department equipment to ensure 100% operational readiness.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

Job Qualifications  

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required 

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a security guard, police officer or prior military experience

Certifications and Licenses

Florida Class D License 

Working Conditions 

• Working, including standing and walking, for prolonged periods of time
• Intermittent physical activity including, running, kneeling, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working indoors or outdoors for prolonged periods of time in varying weather conditions
• May be subject to working hours during, before, and after the regular school day and occasional overtime
• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., between campuses)

This job description is intended to outline the responsibilities of the position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract or a promise of future or ongoing employment. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.