District Compliance & Safety Investigator

Reports To:

Director of Human Resources & Communications

Position Type:
Full-Time, School-Year

The Civil Rights/District Safety Investigator is responsible for investigating complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other concerns affecting the safety, security, and well‑being of students, staff, and visitors. This position supports the district’s compliance with applicable federal and Michigan civil rights laws, Board policies, administrative regulations, and established investigative procedures.

The position conducts impartial, thorough, and timely investigations; documents findings; identifies potential safety risks; and collaborates with district administrators, Human Resources, building leadership, law enforcement, and other appropriate agencies. The investigator also supports district wide safety initiatives, risk assessment, prevention efforts, and compliance monitoring to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive educational environment.

• Receive, assess, and investigate complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, misconduct, and other alleged violations of district policies or applicable laws, ensuring investigations are impartial, thorough, timely, and consistent with established procedures.
• Conduct interviews; gather, review, and preserve relevant evidence; assess credibility; and prepare accurate, objective investigative reports documenting allegations, findings, and recommendations.
• Ensure complaints are handled through the appropriate district procedures, coordinating with Human Resources, district administration, and designated Title IX, Section 504, and other civil rights compliance coordinators as appropriate.
• Support district compliance with applicable federal and Michigan civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable nondiscrimination requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of investigative records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, district policies, records retention requirements, and due process obligations.
• Monitor investigation timelines, communicate procedural updates to appropriate parties, identify potential conflicts of interest, and monitor concerns for recurring patterns, systemic issues, or retaliation.
• Review district policies, practices, and procedures related to civil rights, harassment, discrimination, and equal access; identify compliance gaps; and recommend improvements, corrective actions, and preventative measures.
• Assist in developing and delivering training for administrators and staff regarding civil rights compliance, complaint procedures, reporting obligations, and appropriate responses to concerns.
• Investigate safety and security concerns involving district facilities, grounds, equipment, operations, and school-sponsored activities, including threats, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, property damage, theft, and potential violations of district safety procedures.
• Review incident reports, security footage, access records, and other relevant information to establish facts, identify risks, and recommend appropriate safety improvements.
• Collaborate with building administrators, Human Resources, facilities personnel, transportation, school resource officers, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other appropriate partners to address concerns and support district safety initiatives.
• Assist with reviewing and improving emergency response procedures, safety protocols, incident reporting practices, and district wide prevention strategies.
• Prepare written reports, summaries, and recommendations for the Director of Human Resources & Communications and authorized district administrators regarding investigation findings, compliance concerns, safety risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of recommended corrective and preventative measures and assist with responses to external agency inquiries or investigations, as assigned.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns within the scope of the position and promptly refer emergencies, suspected criminal activity, and matters requiring specialized intervention to the appropriate authorities.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, investigative practices, civil rights requirements, and school safety procedures; exercise sound…