Security Specialist
$45,500–$45,500 year
On-siteSterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Monitor student behavior inside and outside the campus, provide security presence at recess, lunchroom, and dismissal, and assist administrators with investigations into fighting, bullying, and other safety incidents. Coordinate school-based emergency operation planning, access camera systems during violations or emergencies, and maintain positive relationships with local law enforcement and public safety officials. Provide safety training for staff and students, support attendance investigations, and serve as a liaison to community partners regarding school safety issues. Work calendar follows the school year with holiday recess, including up to seven days of support outside the standard workday. Apply online at uticak12.tedk12.com with cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials, and references; paper applications are not accepted.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- College coursework or ten (10) or more years law enforcement experience
- Positive attitude with ability to work well with staff and community
- Good rapport and desire to be around various age groups of students and adults
- Ability to monitor behavior of all individuals inside and outside school campus
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Demonstrable understanding of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Provide support at recess, lunchroom and dismissal to monitor behaviors and provided safe environments
- Assist school administrators investigating issues related to fighting, bullying, threats, vandalism, trespassing, thefts, etc. and other investigations as needed
- Support school administrators when dealing with student attendance issues
- Coordinate school-based security and emergency operation planning in accordance with district adopted plans and update and maintain school-specific emergency operation plans
- Access camera systems as part of investigating a suspected violation of district policy and during a health or safety emergency
- Assist school administrators with on campus vehicle traffic, school bus transportation, and pedestrian matters
- Participate in district-supported training and provide updates to school administrators on issues related to school safety in collaboration with local law enforcement and public safety officials
- Provide training on safety and security issues for the staff and students
- Maintain and recommend for purchase, school-related safety equipment
- Conduct internal investigations on behalf of the district as needed
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local law enforcement and public safety officials
- Provide security presence at district events including graduation ceremonies and Board of Education meetings as needed
- Serve on district-supported committees and act as a liaison to community partners regarding school safety issues
- Provide support at district events and/or meetings outside of the standard workday, up to 7 per school year
- Work calendar follows that of a school calendar with holiday recess
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.