Safety and Security Specialist
Location: Public Safety Department
Salary: $24.51/hourly
Reports to: Public Safety Designee
About the Role
The Safety and Security Specialist is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and general oversight of non-sworn security personnel and coordinates training and maintains training records for security officers. The specialist must have a working knowledge of security functions and processes and is also responsible for conducting interviews of security candidates. The specialist will be solution-oriented and possess the ability to work well with various departments within The Detroit Public Schools Community District. If conflicts arise between security and school administrators, the specialists will act as a liaison in the resolution process.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Five (5) years security experience
- Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smart Sheets
- Flexible schedule, ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Oversight of security personnel
- Receiving sick calls and relaying this information to school building administrators, as well as attendance tracking
- Regular inspection of security officer uniforms and performance
- Collaboration with building leaders for disciplinary matters involving security officers
- Assisting with creating and implementing performance improvement plans for security officers who fail to meet minimum security standards
- Conducting interviews of security officer candidates
- Scheduling security officer coverage for DPSCD events, such as athletic events, school board meetings, and general community use requests for security officer coverage
- Scheduling and coordinating security officer coverage for summer school, including creating and maintaining a standby list of officers to fill in due to call-offs and other absences
- Assisting with payroll functions to ensure security officers are paid in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Benefits eligible