Campus Monitor

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District HIATT MIDDLE in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a Campus Monitor to supervise hallways, parking lots, and school property, ensuring safety and building a positive student environment. The role supports administrators and teachers by managing daily disturbances and assisting during emergencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a full-time schedule of 190 days and 8-hour days. Evening activities may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED required.
• College degree or police/security training desired.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Actively supervise designated areas (parking lots, entrances, hallways, restrooms, etc.).
• Serve as first response to classroom disruptions and requests for assistance.
• Assess situations, de-escalate, and involve others as needed.
• Refer violations to administration and maintain records of incidents.

Skills

Basic computer/keyboard skills

Education

High School Diploma / HiSET / GED

College degree or police/security training (desired)

Job description

Campus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934806

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: CampusMonitor

POSTION TYPE: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma, HiSET or G.E.D.

Desired:

• College degree or police/security training.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Basic computer/keyboarding skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Utilizes District Code of Conduct and attendance policies to provide active engagement throughout the school building and school property to increase the level of safety, community building and positive student relationships in support of an orderly school and community environment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build positive and quality relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Actively supervise any designated area directed by administrators, such as parking lots, building entrances, locker rooms, halls, stairways, restrooms, and evening activities.
• Serve as the first response to requests for assistance from classroom teachers or to hallway disruptions.
• Assess the scene, de-escalate, build positive rapport, and request additional assistance as needed.
• Clarify student expectations and encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
• Refer all violations of discipline and attendance policies to administration or designee.
• Maintain training and best practices in de-escalation and restorative practices.
• Maintain training and best practices in seizure and detainment of dangerous materials/weapons and physical holds (CPI).
• Maintain a record keeping system for student behavior violations and for parking violations.
• Maintain communications with administration, restoration safety coordinator, and other campus monitors.
• Verify students and visitors in the school hallway have permission to be in the hallway during school hours and escort those without permission to the appropriate location.
• Provide supervision at selected evening school activities.
• Respond to calls from homes and businesses in close proximity to the school regarding student support
• Make home visits with the school social worker, building administrator, or school nurse.
• Provide court testimony in cases involving student victims or crimes.
• Respond to student reports of theft, locker problems, car vandalism or conflicts.
• Provide support and restraint (if necessary) to prevent a student from harming themselves or others or to prevent a breach of discipline.
• Direct movement of students and staff in emergency situations.
• Assist the school nurse in emergency situations.
• Escort students from class to the school office when requested.
• Escort students in hallways during class time without passes back to their classrooms.
• Provide frequent checks and surveillance of faculty and student parking lots.
• Check areas adjacent to school grounds.
• Bring visitors to the office or escort them out of the building.
• Supervise bus loading and unloading before and after school.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Services

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Restoration and Safety Coordinator

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS:Non Exempt

FT/PT:Full Time

DAYS:190 Calendar Days HOURS:8 hour day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant standing and walking; Occasional sitting, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, driving, lifting (50lbs) and carrying (25 ft).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent inside, outside and extremes of temperature/humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: DF

Date: 07/2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.60 to $29.03 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]