Summary
Position Title: Safety and Security SpecialistLocation: Public Safety DepartmentSalary: $24.51/hourlyReports to: Public Safety DesigneeBargaining Unit: N/ABenefits Eligible: YesTelecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommutingPosition Summary The Safety and Security Specialist is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and general oversight of non-sworn security personnel and coordinates training and maintains training records for security officers. The Safety and Security Specialist must have a working knowledge of security functions and processes and is also responsible for conducting interviews of security candidates. The Safety and Security Specialist will be solution-oriented and possess the ability to work well with various departments within The Detroit Public Schools Community District. If conflicts arise between security and school administrators, the specialists will act as a liaison in the resolution process.Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GEDFIve (5) years security experienceAbility to use Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Smart SheetsFlexible schedule, ability to work overtime and weekends as neededEssential Functions Oversight of security personnel.Receiving sick calls and relaying this information to school building administrators, as well as attendance tracking.Regular inspection of security officer uniforms and performance.Collaboration with building leaders for disciplinary matters involving security officers. Assisting with creating and implementing performance improvement plans for security officers who fail to meet minimum security standards.Conducting interviews of security officer candidates.Scheduling security officer coverage for DPSCD events, such as athletic events, school board meetings, and general community use requests for security officer coverage.Scheduling and coordinating security officer coverage for summer school. This includes creating and maintaining a standby list of officers to fill in due to call-offs and other absences.Assisting with payroll functions to ensure security officers are paid in a timely manner.Perform other duties as assignedSecurity Clearance Internal ApplicantsIf you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.External ApplicantsIn alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Position Title: Safety and Security SpecialistLocation: Public Safety DepartmentSalary: $24.51/hourlyReports to: Public Safety DesigneeBargaining Unit: N/ABenefits Eligible: YesTelecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommutingPosition Summary The Safety and Security Specialist is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and general oversight of non-sworn security personnel and coordinates training and maintains training records for security officers. The Safety and Security Specialist must have a working knowledge of security functions and processes and is also responsible for conducting interviews of security candidates. The Safety and Security Specialist will be solution-oriented and possess the ability to work well with various departments within The Detroit Public Schools Community District. If conflicts arise between security and school administrators, the specialists will act as a liaison in the resolution process.Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GEDFIve (5) years security experienceAbility to use Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Smart SheetsFlexible schedule, ability to work overtime and weekends as neededEssential Functions Oversight of security personnel.Receiving sick calls and relaying this information to school building administrators, as well as attendance tracking.Regular inspection of security officer uniforms and performance.Collaboration with building leaders for disciplinary matters involving security officers. Assisting with creating and implementing performance improvement plans for security officers who fail to meet minimum security standards.Conducting interviews of security officer candidates.Scheduling security officer coverage for DPSCD events, such as athletic events, school board meetings, and general community use requests for security officer coverage.Scheduling and coordinating security officer coverage for summer school. This includes creating and maintaining a standby list of officers to fill in due to call-offs and other absences.Assisting with payroll functions to ensure security officers are paid in a timely manner.Perform other duties as assignedSecurity Clearance Internal ApplicantsIf you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.External ApplicantsIn alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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