Security Specialist - Smoky Hill High School

Cherry Creek Schools•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist is responsible for providing a safe and secure school environment, fostering an optimal learning environment, and deterring unsafe or poor behavior. The role patrols school grounds, monitors student behavior and security cameras, checks visitors, enforces school and District policies, intervenes in verbal and physical encounters, reports unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and assists administrators and public officials with emergency or investigative situations. The position is a district-wide assignment: employees are hired by the District Security Department and assigned to specific sites, but may be relocated at the District’s discretion to meet operational needs. Work hours and days may vary and may include evenings, weekends, shift work, and special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
Minimum age of 21.
Wear the appropriate uniform designated by the Director of Safety and Security.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate racial consciousness, cultural competence, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, Microsoft Office, software applications, and common radio communication procedures.
Basic organizational, interpersonal relations, and public relations skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Communicate clearly and promptly with professional demeanor and radio etiquette.
Work independently and collaboratively in a high-stress environment, follow direction, and prioritize safety.
Interact professionally with employees and constructively with supervisors, staff, students, the community, District stakeholders, and first responders.
Maintain confidentiality, including HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, medical information, and student accommodations.
Prioritize student safety and customer service, follow workplace safety rules, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Have a valid Colorado driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within one year after hire.
Obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within one year after hire.
Obtain FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification within six months after hire.
Pass a pre-employment physical that includes jogging, weight lifting, and endurance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Experience working in a public school district.
Experience with emergency response.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification.
Bilingual in English and an additional language.
Basic knowledge of Raptor® Visitor Management.

Responsibilities

Maintain student and campus safety and foster an optimal learning environment through visible patrols of hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots.
Intervene in verbal and physical encounters, defuse hostile situations, and enforce safe school policies concerning weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, and dress code.
Assist visitors and check visitor passes.
Monitor students during lunch inside and outside the building and during off hours.
Assist site administrators with investigations of illegal activity, including using security cameras and conducting searches for dangerous substances, weapons, and drugs.
Assist staff and students during crisis situations.
Discuss and mediate student infractions, provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior and incidents to administrators, and assist with disciplinary measures as necessary.
Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators.
May supervise students in study hall, in-school suspension, or before- and after-school detention.
May provide security at sporting events and other extracurricular activities outside school hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional nights.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.