Safety and Security Coordinator

Job Summary: Coordinates the safety and security activities for the College to ensure the safety and security of persons on college property and the protection of college property.

• Prepares schedules for safety and security department for daily operation and for special events.
• Supervises and trains College and contract security officers.
• Initiates payroll and overtime compensation, sick, leave and vacation forms.
• Investigates complaints regarding security officer conduct and handles discipline; also involved in hiring and firing of security officers.
• Reviews daily reports submitted by officers.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and visitors.
• Conducts safety inspections.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description: The position assists Security Supervisors in planning and coordinating safety and security activities for the assigned campus. Maintains a safe and secure environment for all persons on College property, as well as protects College property.

Job Duties:

• Works with security supervisors in preparing work schedules and the planning and coordinating of daily operations and special events. (5%)
• On-site supervision and training of College and contract Public Safety Officers. (20%)
• Initiates payroll and overtime compensation, sick and vacation leave forms. (5%)
• Ensures keys, radios, vehicles, and all other office/security equipment are accounted for in their proper place and operating properly. (10%)
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and visitors. (20%)
• Unlocks and secures buildings, classrooms, and offices. Sets, monitors and resets various alarm types. (10%)
• Prepares reports and work orders. (10%)
• Reads and corrects documents prepared by other campus assigned public safety officers in order to avoid delays in processing. (10%)
• Serves as liaison with contractors for repair of department of public safety property. (10%)

Minimum Qualifications: The position requires either (1) vocational or technical school beyond High School or a GED and at least two year of security guard or law enforcement experience, or (2) at least an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. In addition, requires a current: (1) Florida Class D security license, (2) CPR and first aid certification, and (3) Florida driver's license.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim. Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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Hillsborough Community College is a multi-campus state-supported Community College accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. HCC is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to affirmative action and advocates a drug-free environment. HCC seeks qualified and diverse candidates with multicultural experience including members of protected class groups. Recruitment is contingent upon funding and Board of Trustees approval.