Security Administrator jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Description

Purpose

The Security Administrator provides safety and security to all students, employees, visitors and school property of Pine Crest School by helping develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, fire safety, emergency management, asset protection, parking control and traffic enforcement programs.

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

• Directs and manages Pine Crest's safety and security policies and procedures

• Develops training and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety and security management; reviews performance, develops skills and addresses any issues with the Executive Director of Security

• Conducts and coordinates safety, security and emergency preparedness assessments and training of students and employees

• Provides oversight, evaluation and documentation for safety, security and emergency preparedness training

• Coordinates school safety compliance with federal, state and local regulations

• Researches and analyzes national, state and local emergency management regulations, designs, methods and procedures and makes recommendations to school administration on changing requirements, on an ongoing basis

• Coordinates with local law enforcement agencies to conduct investigations resulting in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of those committing criminal acts against school students, employees or property

• Serves as a liaison between Pine Crest School and various emergency response agencies, such as the local Fire Department and local Police Department

• Collaborates with the Health and Safety Office to ensure compliance with regulations concerning workplace safety and hazardous materials

• Oversees security and emergency procedures training for school employees

• Implements hands-on drills and exercises fire and lock-down drills on a routine basis to test the school's readiness to respond to crisis

• Monitors compliance with procedures for fire and severe weather safety

• Develops school policies pertaining to fire, tornado, hurricane, and bomb threat procedures for approval by Administration; implements and coordinates preparedness drills to face such emergencies

• Demonstrates ability to manage frequent interruptions; varying and unpredictable situations; demands due to multiple calls and inquiries

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

Qualifications