Safety Officer, PT School Day Mornings

University School of Milwaukee Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The safety officers are frequently the first contact for visitors on campus, and must have outstanding customer service, safety, and security skills. The safety officers are armed, former law enforcement officers who are responsible for the overall safety and security of the School. They fulfill duties associated with the School’s safety plan to comply with the School’s strategic goals to maximize the safety of students, staff, and the overall community. They maintain an orderly post while fostering a positive work environment, monitor and control visitor access to campus facilities as assigned, and support the safety of the USM community. They serve as a resource in response to security, safety concerns or questions, direct traffic and manage pedestrian crosswalks when needed, and exercise dignity and respect when interacting with people at all times. They respond to crises when appropriate, collaborate with internal and external personnel in practicing a standardized response to critical incidents, and actively attend and participate in training programs to support safety, accident prevention, and other relevant topics. They monitor alarms, cameras, and security equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly, interact and maintain collaborative relationships with local and state law enforcement and safety agencies, and assist the administration in student supervision. They manage resources efficiently, work collaboratively and effectively with the USM community at large, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess a valid HR-218 L.E.O.S.A. certification
Must be a former law enforcement officer
Must be able to pass pre-employment tests including physical agility, drug, and psychological evaluation tests
Proficiency in law enforcement policies and procedures, crime prevention, investigations, public safety training, and operations preferred
Strong decision-making ability
Ability to de-escalate confrontations
Resource management skills
Ability to make recommendations on various topics
Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Ability to manage critical incidents successfully
Ability to successfully work and interact professionally with a diverse population
Outstanding customer service skills
Ability to learn about the USM culture and community served
Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
High level of maturity, confidentiality, assertiveness and independence
Capable of competently operating technology
Current driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Prior school experience desirable
CPR/AED Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Fulfill duties associated with the School’s safety plan to comply with the School’s strategic goals to maximize the safety of students, staff, and the overall community.
Maintain an orderly post while fostering a positive work environment.
Monitor and control visitor access to campus facilities as assigned.
Support the safety of the USM community.
Serve as a resource in response to security, safety concerns or questions.
Direct traffic and manage pedestrian crosswalks when needed.
Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with people at all times.
Respond to crises when appropriate.
Collaborate with internal and external personnel in practicing a standardized response to critical incidents.
Actively attend and participate in the training programs to support safety, accident prevention, and other relevant topics.
Monitor alarms, cameras, and security equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly.
Interact and maintain collaborative relationships with local and state law enforcement and safety agencies.
Assist the administration in student supervision.
Manage resources efficiently.
Work collaboratively and effectively with the USM community at large.
Perform other duties as assigned.