Campus Security Specialist

Douglas County School District; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Campus Security Specialist for Larkspur Elementary. This full-time role involves proactively promoting safety, monitoring access, and enforcing school policies to maintain a secure learning environment.

Minimum 1–3 years of related experience preferred. High School diploma required; First Aid/CPR certification (Colorado). Scheduled to work 40 hours per week as a regular, full-time position open until filled.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of related experience in security, law enforcement, or youth supervision.
• Education in law enforcement, social services, behavioral sciences, or counseling is acceptable.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred (Colorado requirement listed).

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement and District Security with enforcement of school policies.
• Watch for disturbances and intervene to halt or prevent incidents to keep students safe.
• Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter the campus.
• Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code and refer to administrators when needed.
• Monitor and supervise student activities and enforce parking regulations.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma 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:

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.

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.

Certifications:

First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Larkspur Elementary

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 indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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:

January 22, 2027