Campus Safety & Security Officer

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to patrol campuses, monitor behavior, enforce school policies, and assist administrators with emergencies and investigations. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, across district sites.

The position emphasizes high visibility, safety, and collaboration with district staff and first responders to maintain a secure learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Attired in appropriate uniform as 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 a culture of continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and various software applications.
• Basic knowledge of common radio communication procedures.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic interpersonal relations skills.
• Basic public relations skills.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a timely manner, using professional demeanor and radio etiquette.
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively in a high stress environment using professional manners, following direction and keeping safety at the forefront of every interaction.
• Ability to interact with other employees professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to include HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, other medical information, and student accommodations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and interact positively and constructively with supervisors, staff members, students, the community, other District stakeholders, and first responders.
• Ability to display a priority on student safety and customer service to all customers.
• 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.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of students and campus; ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitor lunch periods and after-hours areas; enforce rules and provide deterrence.
• Assist administrators with investigations using surveillance and searches as needed.
• Record incidents and mediate infractions; report unsafe conditions to administrators.
• Supervise students in study hall, in-school suspension, or detention as assigned.
• Provide security at sporting events or extracurricular activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Security awareness

Public safety

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment knowledge

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to patrol campuses, monitor behavior, enforce school policies, and assist administrators with emergencies and investigations. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, across district sites.

The position emphasizes high visibility, safety, and collaboration with district staff and first responders to maintain a secure learning environment.