PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER/SECURITY OFFICER

Public Safety Officer/Security OfficerThe 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 scholars, staff, and visitors within the Grand Rapids Public Schools.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: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 activityPolitely challenge all persons entering the building, directing those with authorized entry to their destination and removing unauthorized personsAssist with the loading and unloading of busses; provide support to the bus drivers as needed or upon requestIdentify those persons responsible for violations of school rules and regulations or lawsReport all safety hazards and unsafe conditions to the building administratorsBe familiar with the facility, administration, staff, and scholars at the assigned siteProvide security at school athletic events, parent-teacher conferences, graduations, and other school-related functions as authorized and directedInvestigate and report, on G.R.P.S. Incident Reports, all incidents related to securityCooperate in every way possible with the Police whenever they are on school propertyBe alert of all radio traffic and limit radio communication to only that which is necessary and security-relatedParticipate in training programs as requestedCooperate with the school administration, staff, and scholarsInteract with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.Perform other duties as assigned.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.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 scholars.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.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.Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. The District reserves the right to modify or amend this job description to meet organizational needs.