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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Eastern Florida State College Department of Security Now Hiring

By  //  August 1, 2025

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Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the position of Security Officer at the Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville campuses. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 321-433-5383 or 321-433-5636. Apply online at Easternflorida.edu/go/officer.

Announcement Of Position Vacancy
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, Florida
Office Of Human Resources
Position Title Security Officer – Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay & Titusville
Position Number TS – 040319-002H
Position Type Part-Time
Position Status Open, Accepting Applications

Apply for This Position: New User —— Returning User
Campus & Location Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay & Titusville
Position Description 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.
Salary & Benefit The hourly rate is $16.00.  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.
Position Concept 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
  • This position will require successful fingerprinting and substance screening.  The candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fees (currently $36.00/$65.15). The fingerprinting and substance screening fees ($36.00/$65.15) are non-refundable.

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.
Notes Applications will be accepted indefinitely; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.
How To Apply: All applicants must apply on-line in order to be considered for employment at Eastern Florida State College. If applicants need assistance in completing the on-line application, they should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

Note To Applicant: Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.

Contact Human Resources

Eastern Florida State College
Human Resources
1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 433-7070
FAX: (321) 433-7065
Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770
Email: resources@easternflorida.edu

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 321-433-5383 or 321-433-5636. Apply online at Easternflorida.edu/go/officer.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.