Safety and Security Specialist

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Safety and Security Specialist to coordinate non-sworn security staff, supervise scheduling, and maintain training records. The role requires five years of security experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Smart Sheets.

A flexible schedule and weekend availability are needed to support DPSCD events, summer programs, and routine security operations across campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of security personnel.
• Receiving sick calls and relaying this information to administrators and tracking attendance.
• Regular inspection of security officer uniforms and performance.
• Collaboration with building leaders for disciplinary matters involving security officers and improving performance.
• Conducting interviews of security officer candidates.
• Scheduling security officer coverage for DPSCD events and community use.
• Scheduling for summer school coverage and standby roster management.
• Assisting with payroll to ensure timely payment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Smart Sheets

Job description

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

Position 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 GED
• 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

Essential 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 assigned

Security Clearance

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 [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.