Security Officer l (Campus) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors across assigned district campuses. The position patrols school property, monitors campus activity, enforces school and district policies, responds to incidents and emergencies, and supports student safety and a positive school climate. The role works under established procedures and may be reassigned to other district sites based on operational needs.

Work is performed in and around district school buildings and grounds, with regular interaction with students, staff, and visitors. The position may involve responding to safety concerns, behavioral incidents, and emergencies, and exposure to indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. The work is primarily active, requiring frequent walking and standing and occasional sitting. Physical demands include occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequently lifting up to 10 pounds, and infrequently exerting force exceeding 100 pounds in emergency or safety situations. The role may require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, maintaining balance, and manipulating objects. Employees must be able to receive, process, and communicate information effectively and maintain awareness in dynamic situations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position is 1.0 FTE and is scheduled for 192 days per year. It is non-exempt and based on the 2026–2027 ESP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group B), Salary Grade A19. The posting describes non-recurring pay of 7% of base salary, distributed as 3.5% on the November paycheck and 3.5% on the May paycheck. ESP employees assigned to Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School, or Mitchell High School will receive a staffing stability incentive equivalent to one salary step divided over 12 pay periods. Salary placement is governed by district experience and salary-setting procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete district-required first aid, CPI, and safety training.
• Pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Knowledge of school safety practices, campus security procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Skill in observation, conflict de-escalation, and report writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during emergencies.
• Ability to patrol large campuses and respond quickly to incidents.
• Ability to use security communication equipment and technology.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in security, school safety, military, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrol school buildings, grounds, parking lots, athletic areas, and surrounding property.
• Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, and common areas to promote safe movement of students and visitors.
• Identify and address unauthorized access, suspicious activity, vandalism, theft, and safety hazards.
• Ensure students possess required hall or parking passes.
• Secure doors, gates, and restricted-access areas.
• Verify visitor identification and determine the purpose of visits.
• Ensure visitors follow district sign-in and check-in procedures.
• Escort unauthorized persons from campus when necessary.
• Provide directions and customer service assistance to visitors.
• Respond to medical incidents, disturbances, fights, alarms, accidents, and other emergencies.
• De-escalate conflicts and restore order using approved intervention methods.
• Provide first aid within training guidelines and report injuries.
• Assist with lockdowns, evacuations, drills, and emergency operations.
• Prepare accurate incident, discipline, and safety reports.
• Build positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Assist administrators with locating students, providing escorts, and supporting behavior needs.
• Support arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, after-school activities, and athletic events.
• Reinforce the Student Conduct and Discipline Code and campus expectations.
• Participate in required meetings, drills, and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Collaborate with administrators, district staff, and law enforcement as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Non-recurring pay of 7% of base salary, distributed as 3.5% on the November paycheck and 3.5% on the May paycheck.
• For ESP employees at Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School, and Mitchell High School, a staffing stability incentive equivalent to one salary step, divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED