Security Specialist - Smoky Hill High School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist helps provide a safe and secure school environment, foster an optimal learning environment, and deter unsafe or poor behavior. The role patrols campus, monitors student behavior and visitors, enforces school and District policies, intervenes in physical encounters, monitors security cameras, reports unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and assists administrators and public officials with emergency or investigative situations. This 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. The position may require varying work hours and days, including evenings and weekends, and a flexible schedule at varying locations. Overtime is available for various assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Wear the appropriate uniform designated by the Director of Safety and Security.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to continuous improvement.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and various software applications.
Basic knowledge of common radio communication procedures.
Basic organizational, interpersonal relations, and public relations skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and promptly using a professional demeanor and radio etiquette.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stress environment, follow direction, and prioritize safety in every interaction.
Ability to interact professionally with employees and constructively with supervisors, staff, students, community members, District stakeholders, and first responders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, including regarding HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, medical information, and student accommodations.
Commitment to student safety and customer service.
Ability to follow workplace safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
CPR/First Aid certification within one year after hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within one year after hire.
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification within six months after hire.
Must pass a pre-employment physical that includes jogging, weight lifting, and endurance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting over 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, lifting, pulling, and pushing; overhead work; and rapid reactions to physical changes.
Ability to speak and hear, with close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; visual concentration, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, eye-hand coordination, motor skills, and manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, shift work, varying locations, evenings, weekends, and special events.
Participation in mandatory frequent training as determined by the Director of Safety and Security.

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

Patrol and survey hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots to maintain campus safety and provide a visible deterrent to unsafe behavior.
Intervene in verbal and physical encounters among students, diffuse hostile situations, and enforce school safety policies, including policies concerning weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, and dress code.
Assist visitors and check for visitor passes.
Monitor students during lunch, off hours, and other assigned periods.
Assist site administrators with investigations of illegal activity, including use of security cameras and searches for dangerous substances, weapons, and drugs.
Assist staff and students during crisis situations.
Discuss and mediate student infractions, prepare written accounts of unacceptable behavior and incidents for 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.