Public Safety Officer

About the role

The Public Safety Officer position is a regular, full-time role under the supervision of a department shift sergeant or designee.

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of local, state, and federal laws, Detroit Public Schools Community District property and equipment.
• Investigation and documentation of crimes and incidents.
• Documents and presents evidence & provides legal testimony.
• Aid with executive protection responsibilities for assigned school administrators.
• Protect pupils, staff and school property by mobile patrols and on foot; Remove and/or refuse admittance of unauthorized persons from district properties;
• Detain or arrest suspects committing or attempting to commit crimes against school facilities or offenses to pupils, school personnel or other persons;
• Make immediate on-site investigations of crimes or offenses while collecting evidence; securing witnesses and testifying in court;
• Physically subdue, chase including but not limited to running, climbing, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds to apprehend persons committing crimes against any persons, including pupils, personnel and properties;
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in preventing controlling and investigating anti-social or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against school facilities, pupils or personnel;
• Assist in the orientation of school administrators and pupils concerning security measures;
• Maintain the Code of Conduct and dress as required by the Police Department;
• Must be able to use firearms according to required Department standards;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, by the Chief of Police or Designee.

Qualifications

• Currently certified or certifiable as a police officer by the Michigan Coalition on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
• Must be 21 years of age and have access to an operating automobile; and able to work all three (3) shifts (day, afternoon or night), seven days per week;
• Able to pass a medical examination and drug screening.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License; Must request current print out of driving record from the Secretary of State’s office having no more than two (2) points.
• Prior experience working with youth.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay

Salary: $29.19 (hourly)

Schedule

Position requires all three (3) shifts (day, afternoon or night), seven days per week.