Campus Security Specialist - Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plans (_401k/403b/457_)

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Highlands Ranch seeks a Campus Security Specialist for the evening shift. You will monitor access, enforce codes, and work with staff to maintain a safe campus.

The role requires 1–3 years in security or related fields; First Aid/CPR certification is preferred. You will handle visitor management and student supervision, ensuring a peaceful environment after school hours.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years related experience preferred in law enforcement or adolescent supervision.
• Education in law enforcement or related areas is acceptable.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter.
• Enforce conduct codes and school rules; issue warnings or refer to administrators.
• Collaborate with staff after school hours for visitor management and door monitoring.
• Supervise student activities; enforce parking regulations and issue warnings as needed.
• Assess danger and call for assistance; intervene in disturbances or confrontations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Time management

English literacy

Job description

Job Posting Title: Campus Security Specialist - Evening

Promotes and provides proactive security services and a safe, 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• - Frequent outdoor exposure in inclement or extreme temperature weather

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 (if Applicable): Responsibilities

Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus. 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. Work collaboratively with all school staff, including Athletic Director and coaches after school hours, to include visitor management and door monitoring. 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. 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 and diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications:

First Aid/CPR Certification

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

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:

• 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 20, 2026

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