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Substitute Public Safety Officer

Lansing School District· Office of School Culture – CCLPI Public Safety Officer / Other (Additional Hours & Retiree Subs)
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Lansing, MI$19/hrOther (Additional Hours & Retiree Subs)Posted 11mo ago

About the role

Substitute Public Safety Officers maintain safety for students, staff, and school communities on a substitute basis at various district locations. They act decisively in crises, communicate effectively in tense situations, build professional relationships with stakeholders, and support the district’s mission to provide a safe educational environment.

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

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

Skills

Required:Crisis communicationDecision making under pressureRelationship buildingPolicy compliance
Nice to have:Investigation / interviewing (basic)

Benefits

  • Equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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