Safety and Compliance Officer

This position conducts all inspections and ensures all safety equipment, supplies and related campus items are kept in good working order. Inspects all Fire Safety equipment in all campus buildings and properties. Enforces safety and security practices for all employees, students, visitors, and the University’s facilities.

• Serves as a member of the Florida Tech Safety Committee and a departmental representative at safety meetings.
• Conducts inspections of fire extinguishers, AED units, first aid supplies, and campus lighting reports; completes and/or follows up on work orders to ensure all safety equipment remains in good working order and is completed satisfactorily.
• Conducts all emergency management systems testing.
• Enforces University security policies for students, employees, outside vendors, and visitors.
• Monitors safety equipment such as surveillance cameras and fire alarms.
• Generates and maintains accurate documentation, including incident reports, and ensures they are communicated as required.
• Inspects, secures, and monitors all University facilities to detect fire, property damage, or other irregularities.
• Related projects and initiatives.

Licensure/Certifications:

·Certifications in Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100 for Schools), Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS for Higher Education), Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (IS-00362.a), Active Shooter (IS-00907), Basic Workplace Security Awareness (IS-00906), Workplace Violence Awareness (IS-00106.13).

·Two years’ experience using fire alarms and a basic understanding of fire systems.

·State of Florida D and G License. Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain a good driving record as determined by Florida Tech guidelines.

·One year of experience in safeguarding life and property.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [email protected], or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
 
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
 
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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