Evening School District Security Officer — Class 1

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Security Officer Class 1 for the 2:30pm–11:00pm shift to safeguard school facilities, monitor alarms, and coordinate with police and district staff. This role emphasizes independent judgment and timely incident reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and at least two years in security or law enforcement, with AA or higher preferred. Daily duties include radio communication, incident response, and maintaining equipment and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of security or law enforcement experience.
• Must maintain district driving record throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties per policies and procedures.
• Respond to calls from building personnel.
• Check alarms detected by monitoring system.
• Maintain radio communication between patrol and dispatcher.
• Secure information on each case and file reports accurately.
• Complete tasks to meet district needs and staffing requirements.
• Communicate clearly with staff across shifts.

Skills

Two years of security experience

Driving record compliance

Education

High School Diploma / HiSET / GED

AA degree or higher

Job description

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Security Officer Class 1 for the 2:30pm–11:00pm shift to safeguard school facilities, monitor alarms, and coordinate with police and district staff. This role emphasizes independent judgment and timely incident reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and at least two years in security or law enforcement, with AA or higher preferred. Daily duties include radio communication, incident response, and maintaining equipment and