Public Safety Coordinator - Public Safety Institute, Melbourne

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

Salary & Benefits 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.

Position Concept 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.

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

• Associates degree from a regionally-accredited institution or equivalent instructional hours in FDLE State certified training course or state approved Public Safety certified training courses.
• Bachelors 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 were assigned or worked within the organizations 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 Enforcements (FDLE) rules and regulations governing Basic Recruit Officer education and officer/instructor certification standards.
• Possess a working knowledge of Florida Statute 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 Operators license required.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• 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.

Notes Applications will be accepted from March 18, 2026 through April 1, 2026, 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.