Campus Security Specialist

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Campus Security Specialist to promote proactive security services and a safe environment at Daniel C Oakes High School. You will model professionalism, build positive relationships with students, and collaborate with staff to maintain a secure campus throughout the school day.

The role requires 1–3 years related experience, valid First Aid/CPR certification, and a flexible, hands-on approach to monitoring and enforcing district policies while assisting

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience preferred in law enforcement, adolescent supervision programs, or similar activities.
• First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado.
• High School or Equivalent required.
• Position Type: Regular.

Responsibilities

• Watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity and intervene as needed.
• Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter the school.
• Enforce the Student Conduct and District policies; assist law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Regular

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!

Campus Security Specialist

Job Description

Promotes and provides proactive security services and a safe and secure environment at schools and other facilities. Provides a positive role model for students and develops and promotes positive relationships with students. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Minimum Experience

One (1) to three (3) years job related experience preferred, which may be gained by one (1) to three (3) years experience in law enforcement, adolescent supervision programs, or similar activities; or two (2) years education in law enforcement, social services, behavioral sciences, counseling, or similar areas.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting five (5) to forty (40) pounds
• Frequent sitting
• Moderate bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Infrequent, but possible contact with violent youth and/or adults
• Infrequent, but possible physical intervention in assaults and/or fights or physical restraint of students and/or adults

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity. Assess danger and call for assistance if necessary; intervene to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents. Diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed. Monitor visitor access during school hours to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Monitor and supervise students’ activities at assigned locations in the building and/or on the grounds and enforce parking regulations. Issue verbal warnings, written warnings, or parking summonses as appropriate to promote a safer learning environment. Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations; administer warnings to students or refer them to building administrators for disciplinary action as necessary to maintain a peaceful environment. Assist law enforcement and District Security with enforcement of school District policies on controlled substances and mitigation strategies to promote a drug-free school environment.

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location

Daniel C Oakes High School

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

181 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$20.35 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$26.92 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$20.35 USD - $33.48 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 10, 2026