School Safety & Security Specialist

Douglas County School District; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Campus Security Specialist to promote a safe and secure environment at schools and facilities. The role emphasizes proactive security services, a positive role model for students, and building good community relations with school clientele.

Minimum experience is 1–3 years related work, with possible background in law enforcement or education. The position is 40 hours per week, open until filled with a closing date of 2026-11-25.

Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years job-related experience preferred, which may be gained 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Douglas County School District seeks a Campus Security Specialist to promote a safe and secure environment at schools and facilities. The role emphasizes proactive security services, a positive role model for students, and building good community relations with school clientele.

Minimum experience is 1–3 years related work, with possible background in law enforcement or education. The position is 40 hours per week, open until filled with a closing date of 2026-11-25.