Campus Liaison

Mesa County Valley School District 51; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Campus Liaison to support a safe, secure school environment. You will maintain a visible presence, assist with student movement, monitor activity, and help implement parking and safety procedures.

You will also greet visitors and collaborate with administrators and law enforcement as needed. The role emphasizes responding to safety concerns, documenting incidents, and coordinating with district safety staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic safety, security, and emergency response practices.
• Ability to monitor school buildings and grounds, identify potential safety or security concerns, and respond appropriately within established procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, visitors, vendors, law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned school buildings, grounds, parking areas for security concerns.
• Respond or report concerns in accordance with procedures.
• Support implementation of safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain records and incident reports and communicate information to appropriate personnel.
• Assist administration, safety personnel, law enforcement with safety matters.

Skills

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Observation and reporting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Program: Salary Schedule, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: Range 8 ($19.68 - $21.96)

Reports to: Building Administrator (Director of Safety and Security)

Summary

Operating under the direction of the Building Administrator, the Campus Liaison supports a safe and secure school environment in alignment with District safety and security protocols and under the functional guidance of the Director of Safety and Security. This position maintains a highly visible presence throughout the school day, assists with student movement and attendance, monitors campus activity, and supports the implementation of school-wide parking and safety procedures. The Campus Liaison serves as a welcoming point of contact for visitors and vendors, provides assistance and directions, and collaborates with school administration and law enforcement as needed to address safety concerns and maintain a secure campus environment.

Job Responsibility Description

Campus Safety & Security

• Monitor assigned school buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other designated locations for unauthorized individuals, suspicious activity, safety hazards, unsecured doors, and other security concerns.
• Respond or report concerns in accordance with school and District procedures.
• Support implementation of established school and District safety, security, and emergency procedures .
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports and communicate information to appropriate personnel.
• Assist school administration, District safety personnel, law enforcement, and emergency responders with safety and security-related matters as directed.

Student & Visitor Support

• Provide a visible and supportive presence throughout the school campus and assist with the safe movement of students.
• Encourage students to report to assigned classes and activities and address or report loitering, trespassing, and other concerns in accordance with school procedures.
• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, and community members and support established visitor and campus access procedures.

Parking, Traffic, and Campus Operations

• Monitor school parking areas and support implementation of site parking procedures, including verifying parking authorization and issuing parking notices or citations as assigned.
• Assist with traffic flow, parking, and pedestrian safety during arrival, dismissal, school activities, and after-hours events.
• Provide campus safety and security coverage for school activities and after-hours events as assigned.
• Support school administration with supervision, safety, security, and other operational needs as assigned.

Other Duties

• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.

Education and Experience

Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in a school, security, safety, customer service, youth supervision, or related environment preferred.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment Functional Capacity (physical) Evaluation, including the ability to safely lift up to 35 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic safety, security, and emergency response practices.
• Ability to monitor school buildings and grounds, identify potential safety or security concerns, and respond appropriately within established procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, visitors, vendors, law enforcement, and community members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear directions and communicate effectively in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately in stressful, unpredictable, or emergency situations.
• Ability to observe, document, and communicate incidents and concerns accurately and objectively.
• Ability to understand and consistently follow District and school safety, security, visitor, parking, and operational procedures.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner.
• Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use District technology and systems necessary for communication, documentation, and reporting.