Conduct patrols via foot, bicycle, golf cart, and vehicle,
provide services, access functions, and escorts as requested.
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 of the 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,
maintain activity logs, and utilize the Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD) system as appropriate, answer telephone calls, and dispatch
calls via two-way radio.
Work special events to provide traffic, parking, and crowd
control as needed.
Assist 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 initial Title IX investigations, ensuring all
appropriate information and counseling are provided to the
complainant and then forwarded to the appropriate staff.
Any other related duties as assigned by the Department of
Security administration or shift supervisors are included within
the Security Officer’s responsibilities.
May 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.
Requirements Include:
- High School Diploma Required.
- Additional certifications, licensing, degrees, and/or training
in law enforcement, security, or related fields are preferred.
- Must have the ability to obtain a State of Florida, Class D:
Security Officer License and a State of Florida, Class G: Armed
Security Officer License within 30 days of the hire date.
- Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain a good
driving record as determined by Florida Tech 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
equalopp@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
imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual
violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech’s 2026 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 that were 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 information.
You 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 web site
2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .
Official Transcripts
Official 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).
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