Campus Security Specialist

Stemk12; Highlands Ranch, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERA pension

401K plan

FSA

Job summary

STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking a Campus Security Specialist to promote a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. This role emphasizes proactive security services and serving as a positive role model within the school community.

The position requires collaboration with administration, ability to respond to incidents, and the use of security systems to deter and address threats. Strong customer service and physical stamina are essential, with after-hours events

Qualifications

• Safety and security experience preferred.
• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft programs.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Comfort with navigating web-based applications.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform foot patrols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter.
• Assist Evolv staff and administrators at entry points.
• De-escalate disturbances and intervene to restore order.
• Perform interior and exterior foot patrols.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and conduct safety drills.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and assist in investigations.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Security Team, the Campus Security Specialist will promote and provide proactive professional security services in order to foster a social and physical environment where students, staff and visitors are safe and secure. (i.e. foster a culture that is free from unnatural/unnecessary fear and apprehension) The Campus Security Specialist will also be a positive role model for students and promote positive relationships with students.

Position Requirements:

• Monitor and assist with visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus.
• Assists Evolv staff and administrators at various entry points throughout campus.
• Watch for disturbances, unauthorized visitors or criminal activity, assess danger and call for assistance if necessary (STEM has a designated Law Enforcement Officer); intervene to halt or prevent disturbances or other incidents and diffuse (de-escalate where possible) threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure the order is restored and students are unharmed.
• Will perform routine interior and exterior foot patrols and resolve any safety concerns encountered.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 summons as appropriate to promote a safer learning environment.
• Be available to respond to incidents that may impact school operations.
• If senior leadership assesses the need, the Campus Security Specialist may be required to obtain training in order to respond to crucial or post-critical (consequence phase) incidents within the NIMS Framework and ICs Protocols.
• Serve as a member of the Campus Security Team and the Incident Command Team
• Ensure that all Emergency Response binders are up-to-date with necessary maps and instructions for Emergency Response Protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the Administration Team to perform safety drills and CERT Team requirements.
• Assist with monitoring surveillance cameras and the Charter School Service for investigative and preventative purposes.
• Establish on-going communication with Administration on the status of security issues, evolving risks, and related recommendations.
• Liaison with local law enforcement, first responders and emergency management officials within the assigned jurisdictions.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by serving students, staff, parents, and community members with professionalism, empathy, and respect. Act as a positive ambassador for STEM School Highlands Ranch, ensuring all interactions support a welcoming, safe, and student-centered environment.
• Understand and follow school procedures for responding to student concerns, including determining when students should be referred to counselors, administrators, classroom teachers, nurses, or other support staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Required:

• Safety and security experiencepreferred
• Google Suite and Microsoft program experience
• High School Education or equivalent (required)
• Have proficiency using computers and navigating various programs and web-based applications
• Be able to be on their feet for long periods (foot patrols)

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes
• Ability to move quickly across campus when necessary
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, reaching, and sitting

Schedule:

• Day or evening shift based on experience
• Requires presence at after-school and evening events

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: October 31, 2026