School Safety & Security 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 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