Campus Security Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Campus Security Specialist at Highlands Ranch High School to promote proactive security and maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

The role involves enforcing conduct codes, assisting with substance policies, monitoring campus activity, and managing disturbances while coordinating with local law enforcement as needed. A First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of job related experience preferred, which may be gained in law enforcement, adolescent supervision programs, or similar activities.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR is required as per Colorado Education standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code; issue warnings or refer to administrators as needed to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Assist law enforcement and DCSD Security with enforcement of policies on substances and mitigation strategies for a drug-free school environment.
• Watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity; intervene to halt or prevent incidents.
• Diffuse threatening situations between students or others to restore order and keep students safe.
• Monitor visitor access during school hours to ensure only authorized persons enter the campus.
• Monitor and supervise students at assigned locations and enforce parking regulations.
• Issue warnings or parking summonses to promote a safer learning environment.

Education

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

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

Position Specific Information

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Certifications: First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Information

Position Type: Regular. Primary Location: Highlands Ranch 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

• 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

• Paid sick and personal time

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 20, 2026.

Proud to Be DCSD – 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

• Academic Excellence
• Outstanding Educators and Staff
• Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job – it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique

In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes

From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.