Safety Officer - Public Safety

$16.00 per hour

• Minimum education of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required
• Must possess a valid Missouri State operator's license
• Must have a clean driving record for the past ten (10) years
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Must be able to demonstrate good driving skills in all types of weather and road conditions
• Must be able to carry approximately twenty (20) pounds a distance of fifty (50) yards
• Must be able to operate a two way radio and have a clear voice
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt

Director of Public Safety

Facilitates the movement of buses to maintain their scheduled routes and school start times.

• Manually control light for intersection of M-78 Highway and Speck Road from approximately 7:45 am to 8:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 3:20 pm on days school is in session during the regular nine month school year
• Stop traffic in both directions on Lee's Summit Road in front of Glendale Elementary School from 3:50 pm to 4:00 pm to allow buses out of the school drive
• Delivery of any school documents, letters, or Board packets as need arises through the work week between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
• Demonstrate dependability by being on time
• Exercise discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Display a good attitude, work ethic and ability to make good decisions regarding controlling traffic
• Complete other duties as defined and assigned

The Safety Officer will be employed for a nine (9) month position. The salary and the work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District Safety Officer Performance Based Evaluation.