Armed Public Safety Officer

Description

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Safety Officer. Our Public Safety Officers are primarily tasked with the enforcement of Authority regulations and policies related to the enhancement of safety within or upon Authority facilities, pertinent to Low-Income Public Housing (PH), Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), as well as work areas controlled by Authority staff. The overriding goal is to work in partnership with residents, staff, and stakeholders to promote a safe and harmonious environment within and upon Authority facilities and properties. (A full job description can be found on agency website.)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Safeguards residents, employees, and assigned areas including buildings, equipment, and property by patrolling in and around Authority premises including parking areas before, during, and after business hours as assigned on foot or vehicle.
2. Conducts follow up investigations into allegations of illegal activity, Authority lease violations, HCV violations, disturbances, trespass, as well as the enforcement of civil/administrative Authority policy violations or directives.
3. Aides Authority employees as necessary upon request that are specific to safety and security concerns.
4. Serves as mediator for Authority property management to make decisions whether to ban violators of both Authority policies or relevant governmental ordinances, statutes, and laws from Authority properties.
5. Sponsors or facilitates public safety relevant community events or Authority sanctioned events that occur on Authority property.
6. Aides the legal department, Authority staff, and state courts during the eviction process, to include legally aiding assigned law enforcement officials during court ordered evictions.
7. Responds to requests for assistance to any safety or security incidents or concerns that occur on or within Authority properties; establish positive problem-solving partnerships with residents, Authority staff, law enforcement, and any stakeholders of interest.
8. Writes timely and accurate reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences, by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities. Generates a report on a monthly basis on all security activities.
9. Notifies department supervisor of suspected illegal activity on Authority property and reports hazardous and unusual conditions or malfunctions observed.
10. May assist with crowd control and patrol at development events or emergencies.
11. Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons are a concern.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED Required. Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice preferred or related field and two (2) years’ experience in police or security related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following Certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Executive Director or his/her designee: 

• Class A Armed Private Officer License through the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) or other equivalent license required.
• Possession of current CPR and First Aid certificates

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.