Campus Safety & Student Support Specialist

Neosho SD; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho SD is seeking a Safety and Security professional to welcome students and visitors, support the main office, and build positive relationships across student groups. The role emphasizes de-escalation, reporting, and safety supervision throughout campus.

You will assist with emergency operations, drills, and reunification, while staying calm under pressure and coordinating with staff and first responders. Missouri background checks and CPR/First Aid training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of a Missouri criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting and Family Care Safety Registry screening.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete district-required training within the first 90 days: CPR/First Aid/AED, Standard Response Protocol, de-escalation, mandated reporter, and Stop the Bleed.
• Preferred: experience with children or youth; background in school safety, security, military, corrections, EMS, fire service or customer-facing work.
• Training in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or similar de-escalation programs.
• Familiarity with restorative practices or trauma-informed approaches.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Welcomes students, families and visitors and sets a calm, positive tone.
• Supports main office with visitor check-in, badge checks and directions.
• Learns students' names and builds positive relationships.
• Acts as a trusted adult for safety concerns and uses de-escalation techniques.
• Reports concerns needing higher-level assessment.
• Provides visible supervision across campus.
• Monitors doors and access points and reports safety issues.
• Carries a district radio and documents incidents accurately.
• Assists with drills and reunification during emergencies.
• Attends trainings and safety meetings.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

FERPA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Basic computer tools

Job description

Neosho SD is seeking a Safety and Security professional to welcome students and visitors, support the main office, and build positive relationships across student groups. The role emphasizes de-escalation, reporting, and safety supervision throughout campus.

You will assist with emergency operations, drills, and reunification, while staying calm under pressure and coordinating with staff and first responders. Missouri background checks and CPR/First Aid training are required.