Position Title:  

Public Safety Officer/Security Officer

Unit:                 

Support Non-Exempt (SN)

Pay Rate:          

The hourly range listed is based on average 1-15 years of experience.

*Specific hourly rate paid is based on relevant years of experience.

Earning days:   

Determined annually by the calendar

GRPS MISSION:

Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Public Safety Officer/Security Officer works as a member of the school security services and building teams. The incumbent would assist the Sergeants and/or the building administration in investigating incidents at their assigned site. Also the incumbent is responsible for the safety and freedom from violence, and protection against theft and disruptions by all students, staff and visitors within the Grand Rapids Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patrol all areas, both inside and outside, of the assigned site (i.e., hallways, parking lots, restrooms, locker room, cafeteria, etc.) to prevent vandalism, theft, rules and/or law violations, loitering or any other questionable activity
• Politely challenge all persons entering the building, directing those with authorized entry to their destination and removing unauthorized persons
• Assist with the loading and unloading of busses. Provide assistance to the bus drivers whenever requested
• Identify those persons responsible for violations of school rules and regulations or laws
• Report all safety hazards and unsafe conditions to the building administrators
• Be familiar with the facility, administration, staff and students at the assigned site
• Provide security at school athletic events, parent-teacher conferences, graduations and other school related functions as authorized and directed
• Investigate and report, on G.R.P.S. Incident Reports, all incidents related to security
• Cooperate in every way possible with the Police whenever they are on school property
• Be alert of all radio traffic and limit radio communication to only that which is necessary and security related
• Participate in training programs as requested
• Cooperate with the school administration, staff, and students
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
• Other duties as assigned

This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Associates degree or 60 credit hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working youth
• Bilingual communication skills, desirable

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to deal with students, parents, staff and community in a tactful and courteous manner
• Demonstrated human relations skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment

ADA REQUIREMENTS:       

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, in order to remove individuals from a unsafe situation and must be able to move (drag) up 125 pounds.l Must be able to withstand extended exposure to all types of weather. Must be able to physically restrain individuals. Must be able to assist individuals with standing, transferring and walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online.  Applications must be completed online at www.grps.org/careers  No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.  Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday – Thursday during the summer).

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org