Campus Safety Champion & Community Liaison

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Campus Safety/ Security - Paraprofessional to promote school safety and maintain secure campus environments. The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship-building with students, families, and staff, and active participation in drills and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising common areas, coordinating emergency protocols, and serving as a key contact for safety concerns while wearing a district-provided uniform and

Qualifications

• Ability to respond quickly to urgent situations across different areas of the building.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and use sound judgement.
• Ability to work flexible hours—including overtime
• Ability to work successfully and build positive relationships and rapport with all students
• Possession of excellent communication skills
• Tenacity and persistence.
• Prior security experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strong leader and promoter of school safety.
• Promote positive relationships between the school and neighboring community. Serve as liaison between the school and the agency or group in specific situations.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support a culture of safety, respect, and belonging.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for student safety concerns, following school protocols for reporting and response.
• Participate actively in safety drills, emergency procedures, and crisis response if necessary.
• Communicate consistently with administration regarding safety observations and building safety needs.
• Be a visible, positive adult – modeling professionalism, kindness, and high safety expectations.
• Assist the Building Administrator with the coordination & organization of the Building/Hallway Sweep System.
• Assist the Building Administrator with Building Drills (lockdown, fire, tornado, etc).
• Attend monthly Safe & Secure Learning Team meetings at the ELSC.

Skills

Urgent response

Composure under pressure

Flexible hours

Relationship building

Interpersonal communication

Tenacity

Prior security experience

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Campus Safety/ Security - Paraprofessional to promote school safety and maintain secure campus environments. The role emphasizes strong leadership, relationship-building with students, families, and staff, and active participation in drills and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising common areas, coordinating emergency protocols, and serving as a key contact for safety concerns while wearing a district-provided uniform and