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The Out-of-Door Academy seeks to build a group of substitute Campus Safety Officers to join a thriving school that is committed to providing a relevant and student-centered learning experience.

Responsibilities - Reporting to the Director of Health & Safety, the Campus Safety Officers will be responsible for the following:

• Provide safety and security services while on duty at either school campus. Coverage may be for days, afternoons, evenings or weekends. 
• Ensure a safe learning environment for the school’s students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors.
• Support the Lead Campus Safety Officers with campus/building security protocols - be a visible and accessible presence on campus.
• Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.

Qualifications - The following experience, skills & knowledge are required and/or preferred:

• High School degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, public safety or the military. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Current Florida “D” (Guard) License and “G” (Gun) License required. Weapons qualification under HR 218, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is preferred, but does not take the place of the required FL licensure.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification or ability to obtain before an offer of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to write reports and routine correspondence.
• Preferred NASRO basic School Resource Officer certification or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Shift and hours availability may vary depending on the school’s needs. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.  

At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing, as well as a psychological evaluation.

About Out of Door Academy

Located on two campuses totaling 95 acres in beautiful, Sarasota, Florida, The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 800 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. At Out-of-Door, students are happy, engaged, and excited about their academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. A talented and dedicated faculty challenge students to reach their full potential while providing a high level of individual guidance and support. The school’s rigorous and innovative academic program ensures that learning is both meaningful and lasting. Robust offerings in the arts, athletics and service learning enrich the ODA experience and provide opportunities for students to discover and develop their unique interests and talents. Graduates leave Out-of-Door not only academically prepared but also with the strength of character and passion for learning that provide a strong foundation for future success in higher education and in life. Out-of-Door's core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Responsibility are the foundation of our school community. Out-of-Door was founded on Siesta Key in 1924 to serve student...s in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In 1996, a second campus in the Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota was acquired to accommodate the addition of an upper school. Both campuses have evolved and developed to meet the needs of a growing enrollment as well as to enhance and enrich the experience of every student at ODA. Today, the five-acre Siesta Key campus is home to the Lower School (PK-5), and the 90-acre Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch houses both the Middle and Upper Schools. Facilities include interactive technology in every classroom, a fine and performing arts center with a black box theater, a student and STEM Center, a competition gymnasium with wellness center, a field house, a lighted stadium, tennis courts and a practice complex. A new Middle School campus was recently completed and opened in August, 2020.

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