St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Security and Ancillary Services Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Services         SITE: Downtown Center

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career                 GRADE: 4

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director, Security, Risk Management & Safety Operations coordinates security, parking garage operations and classroom facilities for the Downtown Center in addition to serving as the liaison to the Florida International Museum as it relates to security functions for the museum.  This position will be accountable for all money collected through the parking garage revenues, scheduling parking attendants, coordinating specific levels of security required for special events and will be required to work on-call as needed with a variable schedule to include evenings and weekends when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, leads, plans, organizes, and oversees the security function and parking garage for the Downtown Center.
• Works with the Florida International Museum on security issues and solutions as related to the museum’s accreditation.
• Coordinates all building security for the Downtown Center.
• Assists the Director, Security, Risk Management & Operations in staffing recommendations and evaluations of parking garage attendants.
• Coordinates the staffing of all parking garage personnel and covers in place of the attendant during breaks and meal times.
• Collects all parking garage income, verifies cash with receipts, and transports money to a college business office.
• Communicates all security issues for the Downtown Center to the Director, Security, Risk Management & Operations and the College-wide Security Supervisor.
• Prepares required security reports and submits them to the College-wide Security Supervisor for statistical data.
• Maintains inventory of security supplies and materials and requisitions necessary supplies when appropriate for the Downtown Center.
• Identifies and assists in security needs related to construction project planning and execution.
• Coordinates with Facilities, Provosts and Corporate Training on any activities that will take place after regular business hours.
• Monitors the parking garage.
• Responsible for monitoring all cameras, card access systems as well as security and alarm systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.  Must posses a minimum of a "D" Security Officer License from the State of Florida or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years of security operations experience in commercial or institutional facilities.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Skill in reading comprehension.  Skill in the use of and knowledge of operating security systems to include CCTV cameras. Knowledge of sentence structure and word usage. Ability to communicate effectively with students, visitors, employees, and the public.  Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to effectively utilize labor and material resources. Knowledge of security inspections and reports.  Able to recognize deficiencies and to take appropriate corrective actions.  Effective written and verbal communications skills. revised: 09/2006