Safety Officer

East Cleveland City Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cleveland City Schools in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Safety Officer to monitor and maintain a safe school environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role reports to the Director of Safety and Security and requires active supervision of campuses, screening, and quick decision-making.

Qualified candidates will hold an OPOTA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and pass FBI/BCI checks. A minimum of 3 years in a school safety setting and flexibility for non-traditional hours

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Must have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification.
• Note: Armed Certification requires the academic portion of the academy.
• Must pass FBI & BCI background checks.
• Minimum of 3 years of safety-related work in a school setting.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and comply with District policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety of students and staff and act as a role model.
• Monitor activities, supervise areas, and manage student/staff movements.
• Conduct screenings and metal detection as required.
• Check IDs, badges, and hall passes; maintain clear hallways.
• Prepare reports and referrals timely and accurately.
• Assist in building evacuations and emergencies.
• Protect District property and supervise high priority areas.

Skills

High school diploma

OPOTA certification

FBI/BCI check

Flexibility for evenings/weekends

Overtime willingness

Education

OPOTA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Safety Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914898

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Safety and Security

Purpose: The Safety Officer will monitor activities, promote and maintain a safe orderly school environment for students, staff, and visitors in and around school grounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must possess a High school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Must have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (O.P.O.T.A.) certification.
• Note: If you have the Armed Certification, you must also have the academic portion of the academy.
• Must successfully pass the FBI & BCI check .
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of previous work experience in a school environment or in a position involving safety and security procedures.
• Must have an excellent work record, with a good attendance history, and be available to work a flexible schedule and willing to work overtime

(i.e. alternate shifts, evenings, weekends/holidays. etc.) and to perform all the essential functions of the job.

• Employee will serve at the will of the District.

Required Probationary Period: 105 Days

Other Requirements:

• Must possess maturity, patience, sensitivity, and understanding of basic learning and social needs of students.
• Must have the ability to make sound judgments, resolve conflicts, work effectively, and positively interact with students, staff, and visitors.
• Must possess good physical and mental health, along with the ability to stand and patrol areas for extended periods of time.
• Must be neat in appearance.

Job Description:

• Enforce and comply with all East Cleveland City School District policies and procedures.
• Extend courtesy and offer assistance to parents, visitors, school personnel, and others.
• Ensure the safety of students and serve as a role model by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information and respect personal privacy.
• Uphold the Student Code of Conduct and maintain high expectations for student behavior and performance.
• Intervene and stop physical altercations and exercise sound judgment when physical restraint is required.
• Monitor and direct student movement and activity in and around the school building and grounds.
• Secure assigned area at all times unless instructed otherwise.
• Conduct screening and metal detection of students, parents, and visitors.
• Check ID badges and hall passes, maintain clear hallways/stairways, and do not permit students to loiter
• Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Ensure that clear routes are maintained to emergency exits and assist with building evacuations during emergencies.
• Monitor building surveillance systems to ensure that the student's behavior promotes a proper school climate and learning environment.
• Monitor and report that building equipment is operating properly and report problems (e.g. unusual odors, noises, leaks, power failures, etc.) to the Building Administrator/Director of Security.
• Prepare written reports and/or referrals as needed and perform all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Assist in protecting District property, and supervision of high priority, common areas such as cafeterias, halls, restrooms, and study halls.
• Contribute to the accomplishment of School District/Department goals.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Director of Security or School District Administrator.
• To serve at the will of the District whereby either party has the right to terminate employment.

Possess the physical and mental attributes required to perform all essential functions.

Terms of Employment: Salary: 195 Days a School Year Per OAPSE Negotiated Agreement 2026-2027 School Year

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Noreen DO_NOT_SELECT_Lehmann
• 1843 Stanwood Rd
• E Cleveland, Ohio 44112
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]