Public Safety Officer

National Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is seeking a Public Safety Officer to help maintain safety and security across its Lansing, MI facilities. The role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, protecting staff, and ensuring confidentiality while coordinating with district personnel.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma with some college coursework; an associate’s degree is preferred; MCOLES certification is preferred or can be obtained; and prior security or law

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma plus some college coursework.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• MCOLES certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification.
• Previous law enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Supervise and investigate incidents, maintaining professionalism under stress.
• Conduct thorough investigations and write detailed reports.
• Apply state and federal law provisions and department procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Investigation

Report writing

Decision making

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Public Safety Officer will maintain the safety and security of their building by responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. The position involves maintaining confidentiality, conducting investigations, and ensuring proper communication with staff. This is a full-time role, requiring flexibility and strong decision-making skills.

Qualifications - Education & Certification

• Minimum high school diploma plus some college coursework
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Qualifications - Experience

• MCOLES certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification.
• Previous law enforcement or security experience preferred.

Qualifications - Skills/Knowledge

• Strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions and maintain confidentiality.

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Supervise and investigate incidents, maintaining professionalism under stress.
• Conduct thorough investigations and write detailed reports.
• Apply state and federal law provisions and department procedures.

$20.13 - $24.01 an hour

Hourly rate based on CCLPI salary schedule. Previous equivalent experience may factor into placement, but most new hires will be placed at the base of the salary scale.

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer,we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list"Strong Internal Candidate"when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,additional job responsibilities may be assigned(depending on funding sources).