Security Specialist

Cherry Creek Schools•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•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 campus, monitors student behavior and security cameras, monitors visitors, enforces school and District policies, intervenes in physical encounters, reports unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and assists administrators and public officials with emergency or investigative situations. This is a district-wide assignment. Incumbents are hired by the District Security Department and assigned to specific site locations, but may be relocated at the District’s discretion to meet operational needs. Work hours and days may vary and may include evenings and weekends. The position may involve work at varying locations, shift work, frequent training, and overtime opportunities.

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.
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 with 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 other employees.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, including regarding HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, medical information, and student accommodations.
Ability to work collaboratively and interact positively and constructively with supervisors, staff, students, the community, District stakeholders, and first responders.
Ability to prioritize student safety and customer service.
Ability to recognize the importance of workplace safety, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
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 perform extremely heavy physical effort, including lifting over 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, lifting, pulling, and pushing; and overhead work.
Ability to speak and hear, with close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; visual concentration, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, eye-hand coordination, good motor skills, and manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
Ability to react rapidly to physical changes, including operating equipment, climbing stairs and ladders, and driving vehicles.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule at varying locations, including shift work, and to attend 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

Maintain student and campus safety by providing a visible presence and patrolling hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots.
Intervene in verbal and physical encounters among students, diffuse hostile situations, and enforce safe-school policies related to weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, and dress code.
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 dangerous-substance, weapons, and drug searches.
Assist staff and students during crisis situations.
Discuss and mediate infractions with students, provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior and incidents to administrators, and assist with disciplinary measures as needed.
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.