Substitute Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring Substitute Public Safety Officers. Substitute Public Safety Officers are responsible for maintaining the safety of our students, staff, and school communities on a substitute basis at various locations in the district. They will build strong relationships with all school community stakeholders and will become a beacon of comfort for all those in the building. They must be able to act decisively in the face of a crisis, and they will be asked to communicate efficiently in tense situations. They are a crucial component of a school's success and safety.

We will be hiring for specific set of hours for multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Valid Michigan driver's license
• Clean record pertaining to felony convictions; Circuit Court convictions; and misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, drugs, dishonesty or theft
• No physical limitations related to mobility, verbal communication, or visual acuity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Law Enforcement, or related field
• MCOLES certification as a police officer (applicant must be able pass MCOLES certification under P.A. 330, if not qualified presently)
• Previous experience in law enforcement, school or private security, the military, or related fields
• Training in first aid and CPR

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Communicate emergencies appropriately with school leaders, emergency responders, and other stakeholders
• Act decisively and appropriately when faced with emergency situations or urgent calls
• Develop professional relationships with students, staff, and other school stakeholders
• Use sound judgement when dealing with school level incidences
• Apply ethical and appropriate investigation, interviewing, and defense tactics when needed
• Uphold all school and District policies and procedures at all times
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Substitute Public Safety Officers will be staffed as needed. They can work at most eight hours per day.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions .

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,  additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).