Campus Security Specialist

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 Plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Campus Security Specialist for Highlands Ranch High School. The role focuses on proactive security, maintaining a safe environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

Responsibilities include enforcing the Student Conduct and Discipline Code, assisting law enforcement, monitoring visitors, and supervising student activities to prevent incidents and ensure campus safety.

Qualifications

• One to three years experience preferred in law enforcement, adolescent supervision, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules.
• Assist law enforcement and District Security with enforcement of policies.
• Monitor disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity; call for assistance and intervene as needed.
• Monitor visitor access during school hours; ensure only authorized persons enter.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Monitor and supervise students’ activities and enforce parking regulations.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title

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):

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 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)
• 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 20, 2026