Safety & Security Specialist (SY 26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Safety and Security Specialist. This full-time role supports the Safety & Security department by developing school safety plans, coordinating emergency drills, and supervising staff.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and CPI; transcripts or degree required. Close Date 8/7/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in law enforcement or youth leadership.
• Official transcript or degree must be attached before submitting the application.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and CPI certifications required upon completion of probation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a school safety plan and trains staff in emergency response and active shooter safety.
• Implements safety procedures and facilitates monthly drills.
• Ensures security measures comply with Homeland Security mandates.
• Advises staff, students, and parents on procedures for filing complaints with the Columbus Division of Police.
• Monitors student activity at bus stops and community sites for safety concerns.
• Investigates incidents, writes reports, and testifies in court hearings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Youth work

Communication

Investigation procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST

Salary: $27.21 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: Safety & Security

Definition

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission. Applications requesting credit for college education must provide an official transcript or degree. Applications requiring educational credit submitted without an official transcript or degree will be rejected.

Examples of Work

• Prepares a school safety plan, trains staff in emergency response crisis management and active shooter safety.
• Implements safety and security procedures; facilitates monthly emergency drills.
• Ensures that security measures comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security mandates.
• Advises school staff, students, and parents regarding procedures for filing complaints with the Columbus Division of Police.
• Monitors student activity on social media, at bus stops and community sites for behaviors identified as problematic to ensure student safety.
• Assists administrators with child custody disputes, irate parents and unruly students.
• Identifies and controls the presence of unauthorized individuals on school property.
• Responds to reports of students not reporting to or disappearing from school.
• Investigates reports of gang/drug activity, weapons, assault, bullying, sexual harassment, theft, vandalism, arson, and breaking and entering of school facilities.
• Investigates reports of issues with access to school facilities.
• Testifies in court hearings.
• Communicates with school principals and staff, law enforcement agencies, and social service agency staff.
• Transports students and District employees home or to other locations when necessary.
• Provides crowd control and advises students on appropriate behavior during school hours and school events.
• Writes reports and memos regarding investigations and incidents; interviews witnesses and victims of incidents.
• Maintains daily activity logs; inspects and photographs incident scenes.
• Provides software support to maintain LobbyGuard software and the District’s mass communication system.
• May assist the Safety and Security Compliance Investigator in investigations and in coordinating mandated School Safety Plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or working with youth in a leadership, mentoring, or role modeling capacity. Substitution(s): Additional experience as stated above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Must attach official college transcript or degree for educational credit before submitting the application.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of valid certifications in Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated Electronic Defibrillation (AED), and Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) required upon completion of the probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of methods of individual and group supervision; considerable knowledge of health and safety regulations; considerable knowledge of first aid techniques and health and safety regulations; general knowledge of community resources to assist children and families; general knowledge of investigative procedures; some knowledge of the National Incident Management System procedures; ability to effectively interact with persons of a different race, ethnic background, gender, or sexual orientation; ability to work cooperatively with School District personnel, parents, students, and the general public; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to physically subdue persons; ability to monitor and control large groups of people; ability to assess security needs of schools.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Close Date: 8/7/2026