Campus Safety & Security Specialist

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a District Security Officer to patrol campus environments, deter unsafe behavior, monitor cameras, assist with investigations, and support administrators in emergency situations. The role requires uniformed presence and adaptability to varying hours and locations within the district.

Incumbents serve under the District Security Department, with potential relocation to meet district needs and maintain safety across sites.

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.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of the students and campus, high visibility throughout the school.
• Walk hallways, monitor common areas, and intervene in verbal/physical incidents.
• Monitor lunch periods and assist with crowd management.
• Assist with investigations using security cameras and safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and health hazards to administrators.
• Support crisis response and emergency situations as needed.
• Provide coverage for events outside school hours and on weekends as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Observation and situational awareness

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raptor Visitor Management (implied)

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a District Security Officer to patrol campus environments, deter unsafe behavior, monitor cameras, assist with investigations, and support administrators in emergency situations. The role requires uniformed presence and adaptability to varying hours and locations within the district.

Incumbents serve under the District Security Department, with potential relocation to meet district needs and maintain safety across sites.