Campus Security Specialist

Douglas County School District • Parker, CO

14d • $20 - $33

About The Position

Promotes and provides proactive security services and a safe and secure environment at schools and other facilities. Provides a positive role model for students and develops and promotes positive relationships with students. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Requirements

• One (1) to three (3) years job related experience preferred, which may be gained by one (1) to three (3) years experience in law enforcement, adolescent supervision programs, or similar activities; or two (2) years education in law enforcement, social services, behavioral sciences, counseling, or similar areas.
• ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting five (5) to forty (40) pounds • Frequent sitting • Moderate bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching • Infrequent, but possible contact with violent youth and/or adults • Infrequent, but possible physical intervention in assaults and/or fights or physical restraint of students and/or adults
• First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado
• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

• Watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity.
• Assess danger and call for assistance if necessary; intervene to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents.
• Diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed.
• Monitor visitor access during school hours to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Monitor and supervise students’ activities at assigned locations in the building and/or on the grounds and enforce parking regulations.
• Issue verbal warnings, written warnings, or parking summonses as appropriate to promote a safer learning environment.
• Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations; administer warnings to students or refer them to building administrators for disciplinary action as necessary to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Assist law enforcement and District Security with enforcement of school District policies on controlled substances and mitigation strategies to promote a drug-free school environment.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees