SCHOOL SAFETY ASSISTANT

(Initial Application w/Testing) Milwaukee Public Schools - 3.7 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $20.02 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job Summary Ensures assigned school is safe and secure for students, staff, and visitors. Patrols designated areas during assigned hours with a view to maintain safety and security.

Starting Pay Rate:

$20.02 hourly ; How To Apply Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources ;through Thursday, September 24, 2026. ; A current resume must be attached to the completed application. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. ; Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. ; ; Please contact Pa N. Xiong, talent management specialist, with any questions: ; ; Responsibilities Serves as alert and prepared to report to the safety supervisor, principal, or designee any evidence of extraordinary activity (criminal or otherwise) in the building, on the grounds, or near the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) site. Conducts investigations within the limits of authority, where assigned by the principal or designee, and cooperates with law enforcement personnel when needed. Provides such information, which may pertain to the maintenance of a school environment conducive to learning, obtained through students, staff, and the community. Develops a thorough knowledge of appropriate emergency procedures. Assists in crowd control and the maintenance of order where safety of staff, students, visitors, and protection of property is involved. This includes the ability to intervene and physically break up physical altercations at any assignment involving students, staff, or visitors. Supervises and escorts individual students for limited periods of time when the situation requires such control. Renders first aid within the limits of skills as expected of all other personnel. Provides on the spot guidance and direction to students within training and ability. Maintains a daily log and documents activities, including but not limited to: instructions received, physical and verbal contacts with individuals while performing duties, and anything else deemed relevant. ; Assists schools in the prevention and control of disruptive acts, violence, etc., as directed by the safety supervisor and or principal. Assists in reducing truancy and loitering in and about the school. Assists in controlling and identifying hall walkers and loiterers. Assumes responsibility in the incident profiling system and the local school level as well as ensures that all reports are filed in a timely manner. Complete other duties as assigned. Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan. Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or a GED. ; Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a minimum of two (2) years working in security and/or with children. CPR and/or AED training is preferred. Additional course work in safety/security is desired. ;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to intervene during physical altercations or disturbances and restrain individuals as needed and based on training. ; Must be able to move throughout a building utilizing stairs. ;

THE SELECTION PROCESS

will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. Veterans or spouses of veterans should provide a copy of the DD214 form upon application. Equal Employment Opportunity The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ;Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ;The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. ;Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.