2026/2027 Security Specialist II, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R•Durango, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Security Specialist II, 1.0 FTE (8 hours per day), 9 month position working under the School Safety and Security Department. This position serves multiple school locations. It includes full benefits and begins August 17, 2026. The Security Specialist II is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of students and the campus before, during, and after school. The role aims to foster an optimal learning environment and deter unsafe or poor behavior by maintaining high visibility throughout the school, which includes walking and surveying hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots. The specialist monitors group dynamics to identify potential fights, gang, or hazardous activities, intervenes in verbal and physical encounters among students, defuses hostile situations, and enforces safe school policies regarding weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, and dress code.

Requirements

High School diploma
CPI certified
ICS100Sca and IS362 certified
Valid CO driver’s license
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Customer service and public relations skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to use diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Knowledge non-violent and physical intervention techniques
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures
Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Operating knowledge of two-way radios required within one month after entering position
Basic operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals required within one month after entering position
Basic operating knowledge of security cameras required within one month after entering position

Nice To Haves

Courses in psychology and/or social studies equivalent to 2 years of college
Direct experience in school security and/or law enforcement academy, military security, military corrections training, or other applicable training
SRP/SRM trained
Safe2Tell trained
Threat Assessment trained
Experience in the security field, such as police department or security guard, public/private school or university security technician or specialist
CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Responsibilities

Discuss/immediate infractions with students
Provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior/incidents to administrators and assist with assignment of disciplinary measures as necessary
Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators and/or maintenance
Monitor students during the lunch hour inside and outside of the building
Investigate to identify students engaging in inappropriate behaviors when required
Talk to and question students regarding attendance and/or discipline matters to include written reports, reporting discipline incidents
Maintain video surveillance integrity and monitor when appropriate to assess threats and potential hazardous dynamics/situations
Participate in Threat Assessments as requested
Direct traffic entering and leaving the parking lot
Monitor curbside parking to assure safe and convenient parking for buses
Assist students locked out of cars
Attend and participate in security meetings and training
Retrieve students from class at the request of administration and escort them to specified locations
Assist visitors and check for visitor passes
Verify Student Identification (student badges) upon entry into the school campus
Request identification of non-students, provide directions, and/or escort off campus if necessary
Provide security at sporting events and extracurricular activities outside of school hours including evenings and weekends
Assist administrators, staff, students, and building visitors during drills and crisis situations (drills, evacuations, lockdowns, secure/lockouts, weapons/contraband control, bomb threats)
Communicate with SRO’s and local law enforcement regarding student and/or property matters
Provide monthly safety and security metrics to include property logs to the Lead Security Specialist
Other duties as assigned