Safety Officer II

Saint Louis Public Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis Public Schools is seeking a Safety Officer II to supervise school safety officers and ensure compliance with safety policies. This role involves leadership responsibilities, inspections, and direct reporting to the Commander of Field Operations, ideal for candidates with significant experience in safety or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• 3 years of service as Safety Officer I or 5 years in law enforcement.
• Valid driver's license and good standing with DMV.
• Satisfactory job performance history.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety officers and ensure adherence to school policies.
• Inspect uniform and fitness levels of safety personnel.
• Investigate complaints regarding violations of policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Reports to : Commander of Field Operations

Shift Length : 8 hours a Day

Shifts :

Day Shifts : 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm

6 : 30am – 3pm

9 : 30am – 6 : 00pm

Evening shift : 1 : 45pm - 10 : 15pm

Night shift : 10 : 15pm - 6 : 30am

Union Eligibility : Eligible

Position Summary :

The position of Safety Officer II is a union non-exempt supervisory position, having the responsibilities of overseeing the duties and activities of all school safety and mobile officers assigned to the St. Louis Public School System and reporting directly to the Commander of Field Operations.

Essential Functions :

• Held accountable for inspecting all other Safety Officers to ensure expected levels of performance and adherence to school policies
• Responsible for the inspection of all Safety Officers to ensure that they are in proper uniform attire and physically and mentally fit for duty
• Responsible for providing leadership, assistance, and direction to all other School Safety Officers
• Responsible for administering and / or recommending disciplinary action against other Safety Officers when deficiencies are observed
• Responsible for ensuring that all incident reports pertinent to violations of school policies and criminal acts are properly prepared and forwarded to the School Safety Office
• Responsible for the initiation and / or investigation of complaints of violations of school policies or criminal activity occurring on school property as directed by the Security Director
• Supervise stationary officers and complete uniform and license inspections
• Maintain assigned vehicle and conduct required maintenance per vehicle guidelines
• Follow all city, state, and federal driving guidelines
• Note and cite any department violations
• Assist and review department area reports for approval
• Maintain a security license and abide by all Private Security standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to analyze facts and determine action using a range of procedures within the limits of standard practice
• Ability to effectively work and interact with others

Experience :

• Must maintain 90% attendance
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of continued service as a permanent Safety Officer I within the St. Louis Public Schools or have 5 years of experience with an accredited law enforcement agency
• Successfully passed the required testing process for the position of Safety Officer II
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and be in good standing with the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)
• Maintain and follow all Private security firearm guidelines regarding storage, usage, and training
• Satisfactory job performance and attendance record

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

Physical Requirements :

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods, and may involve climbing stairs
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and must be able to pull up to 30 pounds with no assistance
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity

Working Conditions and Environment :

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior / office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer :

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.