Safety and Security Specialist

Position Title:Safety and Security Specialist

Location:Public Safety Department

Salary:$24.51/hourly

Reports to:Public Safety Designee

Bargaining Unit:N/A

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting

The Safety and Security Specialistisresponsible forthe coordination, scheduling, and general oversight of non-sworn security personnel and coordinate straining andmaintainstraining records for security officers. The Safety and Security Specialist must have a working knowledge of security functions and processes andis also responsibleforconducting interviews of security candidates. The Safety and Security Specialistwillbesolution-orientedandpossesstheability towork well with various departments within The Detroit Public Schools Community District.

If conflicts arise between security and school administrators, thespecialistswill act as a liaisonin the resolution process.

• High school diploma orGED
• FIve (5) years security experience
• Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Office,Excel,PowerPoint and Smart Sheets
• Flexible schedule, ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

• 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 whofail tomeet minimum security standards.
• Conducting interviewsofsecurity 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 andmaintaininga standby list of officers to fill in due to call-offs and other absences.
• Assisting with payroll functions to ensure security officers are paidin a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Internal Applicants

If 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 Applicants

In 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  or detroitk
12.org/compliance.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.