OFFICER, PATROL

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an armed and uniformed security patrol officer to safeguard students, staff and visitors across all district schools and facilities. The role includes patrols, post duties, investigations, and enforcing laws and district policies.

Denver's security team emphasizes equity, accountability and integrity. The position offers a competitive starting hourly rate and total rewards, with a 24/7 shift structure and required Colorado-based residence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred; POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and troubleshoots escalated problems and applies expert understanding to resolve complex challenges.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, prioritizes, and recommends solutions to management.
• Conducts security patrols of all District schools and facilities as assigned; provides stationary security post duties as assigned.
• Responds to all calls and conducts investigations of security matters.
• Enforces all School District rules and regulations as well as local, state, and federal laws and ordinances on District properties.
• Apprehends and detains persons suspected of criminal activity on District properties within state, federal, and local regulations.
• Exercises proper care and maintenance of all District owned or leased equipment, including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty.
• Ensures the maintenance and good working order of District authorized firearms and maintains a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized weapons.

Skills

Investigations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POS T preferred

Job description

About This Job

An armed and uniformed security patrol officer position providing a secure environment for the students, staff and visitors of all District schools and facilities and to protect all District property.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive starting hourly rate of $29.50 - $35.330 per hour - additional compensation information can be found here .
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Assesses and troubleshoots escalated problems and applies expert understanding to resolve complex challenges.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, prioritizes, and recommends solutions to management.
• Conducts security patrols of all District schools and facilities as assigned; provides stationary security post duties as assigned.
• Responds to all calls and conducts investigations of security matters.
• Enforces all School District rules and regulations as well as local, state, and federal laws and ordinances on District properties.
• Apprehends and detains persons suspected of criminal activity on District properties within state, federal, and local regulations.
• Exercises proper care and maintenance of all District owned or leased equipment, including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty.
• Ensures the maintenance and good working order of District authorized firearms and maintains a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized weapons.

What You’ll Need

• Be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Post secondary education in criminal justice or related fields is preferred.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required licenses issued by the City and County of Denver and /or a Denver Police Special Police Officer authorization; Position is a three shift operation (24/7), and candidates must be available to work all three shifts throughout the school year rotation.
• Availability during off duty time for callback due to emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough criminal and internal investigations, including interviews, interrogations and documentation
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.