We anticipate this position becoming available for the 26-27 school year with a potential for an earlier opening. We encourage interested and qualified candidates to apply and be considered for both current and future opportunities. If anyone has any questions please reach out to Mike Petroelje - Hudsonville Public Schools Safety/Security Director @ mpetroel@hpseagles.net

Hours: 7am - 3pm

Summary:  Position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at a school-sponsored event  Responsible solely for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, staff, and visitors assigned to the school  Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level  Position rotates duties among the North or South end of the District throughout the day or week traveling via personal or district vehicle 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or board policies
• Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations
• Supervises and directs pupil movement
• Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations
• Conducts searches (on person, locker, bags, or car) when directed to do so and appropriate
• Investigates student violations of school board policies and prepares reports of the results
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations
• Testifies in court and at School Board Disciplinary hearings as required
• Assists with all emergency drills and planning of emergency response
• Member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
• Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty
• Maintains security records, logs, and reports
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or directed by the Student Safety Director
• Reads and responds to email communications
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities
• Operates and is licensed to drive a vehicle safely in all traffic conditions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable 

Direct Report: Safety Director

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior law enforcement and/or security experience

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or higher  
• Additional training and/or education

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  

Other Skills and Abilities:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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

• Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment  
• Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings  
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds  
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity  
• Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day  

Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned