Substitute Public Safety Officer
Lansing, MI
Office of School Culture – CCLPI Public Safety Officer /
Other (Additional Hours & Retiree Subs) /
On-site
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.
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
$16 - $16 an hour
Substitute Public Safety Officers will be staffed as needed. They can work at most eight hours per day.
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
We value diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for both professional growth and student experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite all passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. A member of our team will be in contact with you about setting up interviews within two weeks of the posting’s closing if you are selected. If you are an external candidate and you are interested in multiple positions that are in the same department (i.e. multiple teaching positions), you only need to apply to one posting, as we consider all of our incoming external candidates for all the roles for which they are potentially qualified. If you'd like, you can indicate in the final question other roles for which you might be interested.
If you are an internal candidate, please apply with your SSO email address (i.e. smithj0601@lansingschools.net instead of john.smith@lansingschools.net). Please submit a separate application for each role in which you are interested.
Again, we are incredibly grateful that you are interested in joining our mission-driven team, and we can't wait to meet you!
