YD Broward - Security Specialist, LEAP 26-27 School Year

Position Summary:

The YMCA of South Florida is looking for an experienced Security Specialist to join our Broward Youth Development Team. The Security Specialist is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of actively participating students and staff during the program operation, assisting with student transitions and coordinating the dismissal and transportation for the students' transition home.

Essential Functions:

• Patrolling of school interior and grounds during regular school hours or special assignments.
• Responds to and/or supervises calls for service which may include burglary, criminal mischief, and minor investigations, disturbances or disorders on school district sites, truancy, etc.
• Prepare required records and or offense reports and patrols on foot or by vehicle to ensure protection and security personnel, and school district-owned equipment, buildings, and or property.
• Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and may perform routine personnel accident investigations.
• Assist local law enforcement agencies as required or requested.
• Coordinates with appropriate educational staff, custodial staff, and operating engineer staff on security and safety requirements and procedures (e.g. science lab safety, trade/ industry shops, storage, and exterior security lighting).
• Ensure visitor control procedures are implemented and followed.
• Ensure compliance with life safety requirements.
• Promptly report loss due to theft or vandalism to risk management through the established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures for all modular classroom, office and storage structures.
• Report all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the corporate office.
• Adhere to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements which mandate by law all childcare personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the assistance of the Program Managers.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and
skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• A high school diploma or vocational school training.
• At least one (1) year experience in armed security or sworn law enforcement assignment.
• Ability to remain calm during crisis.

Certificates and Licenses:
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• SBBC security training or Certification as an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• First Aid and CPR
It is the responsibility of the Security Specialist to complete and maintain all necessary certifications, within the proper period, as set forth by either the licensing agency, State of Florida or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile
• Self-motivated to protect individuals' and school property.
• Regards all individuals with the same respect.
• Innate ability to de-escalate any tense situation.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Primarily works in an office environment, however occasionally visits outdoor program events.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature.
The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear conversation voice.
Candidates must be able to endure physical exertion and running as needed.
Must be able to run, jump and lift up to 100 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.

As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.