Campus Safety & Security Specialist

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Security Officer to help provide a safe and secure school environment. You will patrol campuses, monitor student behavior, enforce district policies, and support administrators during emergencies and investigations.

The role requires high school diploma, security-related experience, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Training in CPI/CPR and compliance with district procedures are expected.

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 Microsoft Office and various software applications.
• Basic knowledge of common radio communication procedures.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of students and campus, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility throughout the school; walking and surveying hallways, common areas, grounds, and parking lots; intervening in verbal and physical encounters among the students; diffusing hostile situations; and enforcing safe school policies regarding weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, dress code, etc. Assist visitors and check for visitor passes. [Daily, 30%]
• Monitor students during lunch hour inside and outside of the building and during off hours. [Daily, 25%]
• May assist site administrators in the investigation of illegal activity within the school by use of security cameras and performing dangerous substance, weapons, and drug searches. Assist staff and students during crisis situations. [Daily, 20%]
• Discuss/mediate infractions with students, provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior/incidents to administrators and assist with assignment of disciplinary measures as necessary. Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators. [Daily, 10%]
• May assist with the supervision of students in study hall, in-school suspension, and/or before/after school after-school detention. [Daily, 5%]
• May provide security at sporting events and/or other extracurricular activities outside of school hours including, weekends, evenings, and occasional nights. [Weekly, 5%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

Skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Radio etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raptor Visitor Management

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Security Officer to help provide a safe and secure school environment. You will patrol campuses, monitor student behavior, enforce district policies, and support administrators during emergencies and investigations.

The role requires high school diploma, security-related experience, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Training in CPI/CPR and compliance with district procedures are expected.