Security Specialist

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

4d•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 campuses, monitors student behavior and security cameras, checks visitors, enforces school and District policies, intervenes in physical encounters, reports unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and assists administrators and public officials during emergency or investigative situations. This is a district-wide assignment. Specialists 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 hours and days, including evenings and weekends, and may involve shift work at varying locations. Overtime hours are available for various assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
Minimum age of 21 years.
Wear the appropriate uniform designated by the Director of Safety and Security.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate racial consciousness and cultural competence, including the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to continuous improvement.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as 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.
Communicate clearly and promptly with a professional demeanor and appropriate radio etiquette.
Work independently and collaboratively in a high-stress environment, follow direction, use professional manners, and prioritize safety in every interaction.
Interact professionally with other employees and constructively with supervisors, staff, students, the community, District stakeholders, and first responders.
Maintain confidentiality, including information protected by HIPAA, HITECH, and FERPA, as well as medical information and student accommodations.
Prioritize student safety and customer service.
Recognize the importance of workplace safety, follow safety rules and safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
Hold a 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 among students, diffuse hostile situations, and enforce safe-school policies concerning weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, dress code, and other matters.
Assist visitors and check for 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 weekends, evenings, and occasional nights.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.