Campus Security Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Critical illness and accident coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan options (401(k), 403(b

457 plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Parker, CO seeks a Campus Security Specialist to promote a safe, secure environment at schools and facilities. You will monitor activity, intervene in disturbances, and enforce the district’s rules to protect students, staff, and visitors.

This full-time role requires 1–3 years in related fields, or education in law enforcement or counseling, with First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of job-related experience preferred in law enforcement or similar activities.
• Physical requirements include lifting 5 to 40 pounds, frequent sitting, bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
• Colorado First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity.
• Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter the campus.
• Supervise students and enforce campus rules and parking regulations as needed.
• Assist law enforcement and District Security with policy enforcement.
• Respond to incidents and de-escalate confrontations to keep students safe.

Skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

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!Job Posting Title:Campus Security SpecialistJob 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 adultsPosition Specific Information (if Applicable):Responsibilities: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 - ColoradoEducation:High School or Equivalent (Required)Skills:Position Type:RegularPrimary Location:Student Support Center - ParkerOne Year Only (Yes or No):NoScheduled Hours Per Week:40FTE:1.00Approx 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 HourlyMaximum Hire Rate:$26.92 USD HourlyFull Salary Range:$20.35 USD - $33.48 USD HourlyAll 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 25, 2026