Security Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• At least 21 years old.
• Wear the appropriate uniform designated by the Director of Safety and Security.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge of 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and promptly with professional demeanor and radio etiquette.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stress environment, follow direction, and prioritize safety.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and constructively with supervisors, staff, students, community members, District stakeholders, and first responders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, including information protected by HIPAA, HITECH, and FERPA and information about student accommodations.
• Prioritize student safety and customer service.
• Follow workplace safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
• Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
• Have 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.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule at varying locations, including shift work, evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Complete 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 campus and student safety through visible patrols of hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots.
• Intervene in verbal and physical encounters among students, diffuse hostile situations, and enforce school safety policies.
• Assist visitors and check for visitor passes.
• Monitor students during lunch, outside the building, and during off hours.
• Assist site administrators with investigations, including reviewing security camera footage and conducting dangerous-substance, weapon, and drug searches.
• Assist staff and students during crisis situations.
• Discuss and mediate student infractions, provide written incident accounts to administrators, and assist with disciplinary measures as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators.
• Assist with supervision in study hall, in-school suspension, and before- or after-school detention as needed.
• Provide security at sporting events and other extracurricular activities, including events outside school hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.