What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Job Description
Job Title
Position Title : Public Safety Officer (Regular, Full-Time)
Location : Public Safety
Salary : $26.25 (hourly)
Reports to : Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Bargaining Unit : Teamsters, Local 214
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility : Not eligible for telecommuting.
Position Summary :
Under the direct supervision of a department shift sergeant or designee, the public safety officer is responsible for a multitude of responsibilities including but not inclusive of the following : 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.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Must possess and provide evidence of a High School Diploma or GED Certificate at time of application.
- Currently certified or certifiable as a police officer by the Michigan Coalition on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and be able to provide evidence to that effect.
- 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; must be able to pass a medical examination and drug screening.
- Must possess and provide evidence of a :
Valid Michigan Driver's License
Essential Functions :
Security Clearance : Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application :
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org / compliance.
Salary : $26
