Safety Officer, PT School Day Mornings

University School Of Milwaukee Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University School Of Milwaukee Corporation seeks a campus safety officer responsible for enforcing safety policies, monitoring access, and responding to incidents on campus. You will work as part of the public safety team, using your law enforcement experience to protect students, staff, and visitors.

Candidates must be former law enforcement officers with HR-218 LEOSA certification and be able to pass pre-employment tests including physical agility, drug, and psychological evaluations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in law enforcement policies, crime prevention, investigations and public safety training.
• Strong decision-making ability and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to manage critical incidents and interact professionally with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill duties to maximize campus safety in line with the School’s safety plan.
• Maintain an orderly post and a positive work environment.
• Monitor visitor access and security equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel on critical incidents.
• Attend training programs to support safety and accident prevention.

Skills

Law enforcement policies

Crime prevention

Investigations

Public safety training

Operations

Education

HR-218 LEOSA certification

Former law enforcement officer

CPR/AED certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

General Summary: The safety officers are frequently the first contact for visitors on campus, and must have outstanding customer service, safety, and security skills. The safety officers are armed, former law enforcement officers who are responsible for the overall safety and security of the School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fulfill duties associated with the School’s safety plan to comply with the School’s strategic goals to maximize the safety of students, staff, and the overall community.
• Maintain an orderly post while fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor and control visitor access to campus facilities as assigned.
• Support the safety of the USM community.
• Serve as a resource in response to security, safety concerns or questions.
• Direct traffic and manage pedestrian crosswalks when needed.
• Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with people at all times.
• Respond to crises when appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel in practicing a standardized response to critical incidents.
• Actively attend and participate in the training programs to support safety, accident prevention, and other relevant topics.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and security equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly.
• Interact and maintain collaborative relationships with local and state law enforcement and safety agencies.
• Assist the administration in student supervision.
• Manage resources efficiently.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the USM community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in law enforcement policies and procedures, crime prevention, investigations, public safety training, and operations preferred
• Strong decision-making ability
• Ability to de-escalate confrontations
• Resource management skills
• Ability to make recommendations on various topics
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Ability to manage critical incidents successfully
• Ability to successfully work and interact professionally with a diverse population
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to learn about the USM culture and community served
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, assertiveness and independence
• Capable of competently operating technology

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a valid HR-218 L.E.O.S.A. certification
• Must be a former law enforcement officer
• Must be able to pass pre-employment tests including physical agility, drug, and psychological evaluation tests
• Prior school experience desirable
• Current driver’s license
• CPR/AED Certification preferred