Officer, Campus Safety

DPS•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides proactive safety services to promote a safe and secure learning environment for District schools and sites, related property, and assets, in accordance with District policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The officer patrols assigned locations and events, monitors student activity and facility access, responds to incidents and alarms, and works with school administrators, District staff, law enforcement, students, families, and other officials to support campus safety. The role includes supervising students and reinforcing positive behaviors and applicable rules, responding appropriately to rule violations and safety incidents, gathering information for follow-up investigations, preparing incident reports, and coordinating with school and District personnel on safety plans. The officer must complete required training and maintain applicable certifications and licenses. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Qualify for and maintain a City of Denver code enforcement license.
Successfully complete PPCT/DSM physical control hold training, CPR certification, and First Aid training during the new-hire academy, and maintain annual recertification requirements.
Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.
Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Education, Counseling, or a related field.
Demonstrated work experience in criminal justice (law enforcement or safety), counseling, student management or mentoring, customer service, or youth support services.

Responsibilities

Conduct random and scheduled patrols of assigned District sites, facilities, grounds, and District-sponsored events.
Circulate among students at school sites to monitor activity and support safety and compliance with District policies and procedures.
Supervise students, reinforce positive behaviors and administration policies and rules, and refer students who violate policy or laws to a site administrator or designee.
Warn of rule infractions or violations and take reasonable intervening action when necessary to prevent, resolve, or disrupt activity or incidents, using appropriate restraint and force as necessary.
Notify local law enforcement officials about criminal activity.
Gather safety-related data or information at assigned sites for follow-up investigations.
Monitor, verify, and authorize access by employees, visitors, and students entering District facilities or grounds.
Communicate and coordinate with site administrators and assigned Sergeants and/or Lieutenants about potential activity affecting the safety of students, staff, and facilities.
Coordinate with site administrators and District staff to develop site safety plans and recommend changes to reduce safety risks.
Write incident reports concerning incidents such as injuries, weapons use or possession, theft, and substance abuse, and prepare other safety-related reports as requested.
Develop and maintain effective, professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, local law enforcement, and related governmental officials.
Respond to alarms and assist administration or law enforcement with central safety responses and/or summons at assigned sites.
Attend and complete required training, and initiate or request ongoing training in safety techniques, procedures, protocols, and technology use.