Security Specialist

Reports to: Director of Safety and Management Services

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) 

Description: 

• Ensure excellence, equity and access for all students
• Carry out job responsibilities based on the vision, mission, and core values of the district
• Adhere to Board of Education polices and related rules and regulations as well as federal and state laws
• Assist elementary school administrators with providing safe and secure schools
• Promote safe and healthy student behaviors through classroom presentations, student groups, and providing resources
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
• Provide support at recess, lunchroom and dismissal to monitor behaviors and provided safe environments
• Support elementary 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. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety and Management Services

Method: 

Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.  Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.  Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.