Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the part-time position of Security Officer at the Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville campuses.

The hourly rate is $13.50. This position has been approved for up to 32 hours per week. Officers may be permitted to work more than their scheduled hours if funding is available and an operational need exits.

Ensure security and safety of EFSC students, faculty, staff, visitors, and physical facilities; enforce College policies and regulations on (Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville) Campus. This position is available through Lyneer Staffing Solutions; however, applicants are under the supervision of EFSC Security Dept.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class D Security License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services preferred, but not required. Selected candidates will be expected to obtain a Class D Security License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after being hired, at the discretion of the College.
• Previous or current law enforcement, corrections, or Probation Officers are preferred.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for security and public safety.
• Ethical, confident and dependable.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Must pass a Level 2 background check to include fingerprinting and drug testing.

Candidates selected for Armed Security:

• Must pass a vigorous background investigation to include fingerprint screening and drug testing.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Acceptable eyesight (with/without correction/aid).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Light lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.).
• Climbing stairs.
• Walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Bending, driving and pushing.
• Color, depth, and texture perception.
• Occasionally works inside in an office environment.
• Must adapt to frequent interruptions due to telephones, staff, student, and other customer traffic.
• Works outside in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, disease, pathogens.
• Uneven surfaces.
• Bright/dim light.
• Poorly-ventilated areas.
• Noisy conditions.
• Heights.

Applications will be accepted indefinitely; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.