Public Safety Coordinator 050625-001P

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Coordinator on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

This position involves planning, implementing, scheduling, administrative duties, student interaction, and the overall supervision of basic recruit academies and other public safety criminal justice programs.

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

Associate’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution or equivalent instructional hours in FDLE State certified training course or state approved Public Safety certified training courses.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution preferred.

Experience as a law enforcement, correctional or correctional probation officer preferred.

Currently or previously employed with a Criminal Justice agency or college/training center where basic recruit training for law enforcement and corrections is administered and you assigned or worked within the organization’s training/instructional discipline.

Must possess and articulate strong administrative/organizational skills.

Possess a working knowledge of Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Rule 11-B, Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) rules and regulations, governing Basic Recruit Officer education and officer/instructor certification standards.

Possess a working knowledge of Florida Statue 943, Department of Law Enforcement.

Must be currently certified or eligible to obtain FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission instructor general certification.

Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.

This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.

Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign 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.

Minimum physical qualifications:

Works both inside, in an office environment, and in the field.

May work outside when firearms or driving training is in progress in various weather conditions.

May be exposed to noisy conditions while at the EFSC Firearms Training Complex or other related training locations.

The annual salary is $40,000. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Applications will be accepted from May 12, 2025, through May 21, 2025; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she 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, 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:

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, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college

Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.

An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.