School Security Officer - Rover

Academy School District 20

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Academy District 20 is seeking a School Security Officer to maintain safety and security across campuses and facilities. The role includes patrols, alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and coordination with law enforcement as needed.

The incumbent may work a school-year or year-round schedule and may require driving district properties. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and a psychological assessment are required.

Qualifications

Colorado Driver's License is required.
Experience in Law Enforcement and/or School Security preferred.
Firearms Certification required by Academy District 20.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification expected.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Non-Crisis Intervention training (CPI) preferred.
Oleoresin Capsicum Certification (OC) required by Academy District 20.

Responsibilities

Reports for work as scheduled and performs assigned duties.
Assist administrators with safety matters and investigations.
Coordinate with police and security personnel as needed.
Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security devices.
Provide armed escort for funds transfers when required.
Ensure student and staff safety and enforce district policies.

Skills

Conflict management

Relationships

Public interaction

Intervention

Confidentiality

Independent work

Oral/written instructions

Teamwork

Student education commitment

Firearms proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computers & alarm systems

Understanding students

Communication skills

Education

Driver's License

Law Enforcement/Safety Experience

Firearms Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

High School Diploma

CPI Non-Crisis Intervention

OC Certification

Tools

Alarm monitoring equipment

Firearms

Job description

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date

09/03/2026

Estimated Start Date

09/14/2026

School Security Officer maintains safety and security of property, facilities, and personnel; assigned to a school campus or to districtwide patrol duties; assigned to a school-year schedule or a year-round schedule; conducts vehicle and foot patrols of district campuses and other property to ensure safety and security of students, visitors, staff, buildings, and property; responds to alarms and other calls for security assistance; monitors district security systems and request appropriate response from other security officers, other district personnel, and/or public safety and police personnel as needed.

Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.

Incumbent must complete a pre-employment psychological assessment.

Security officers, with proof of completion of the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification, will receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Assesses danger and calls for backup or assistance if necessary

Assists administrators with student disciplinary matters as requested

Assists building administration, school safety and security personnel, and law enforcement with the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violations

Assists in the coordination of action to be taken concerning threats of violence against students or district personnel, and assists in implementation of safety plan recommendations

Assists responding police officers who are conducting investigations by contacting necessary district personnel, unlocking doors, turning off/on alarm systems, etc.

Checks the security of premises and provides assistance to responding police officers and/or district personnel

Completes necessary reports to document criminal events or discipline code violations

Ensures student and staff safety

Ensures students, staff, and visitors adhere to policies and regulations while on campus or at district sponsored events

Follows all district policies and procedures

Intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents, and diffuses threatening or confrontational situations

Investigates and documents criminal events on district owned property

Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required

Maintains familiarity with and enforces Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations

Makes notifications via telephone, radio, or written report of incidents requiring documentation

Monitors alarm systems, camera systems, and other security devices

Provides armed escort for funds transfers

Provides armed patrol of district owned property to enforce laws and district regulations, detects and/or interdicts vandalism, theft, burglary, and other criminal activity

Provides security and assistance for public meetings of the Board of Education, other district committees and activities at the Education and Administration Center, and at other locations

Provides student supervision for athletics, activities, and other school/district-related functions

Renders appropriate first aid to injured persons and follows established protocol for reporting injuries

Responds to burglar, fire, or panic alarm activations

Satisfactorily completes initial certification and annual re-certification training in law enforcement and security skills, including but not limited to legal updates, crisis intervention skills, physical control and arrest techniques, and firearms qualification

Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to effectively manage conflict

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to intervene in physical conflict and physically restrain persons to protect property or other persons

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, school staff and coworkers

Ability to work independently

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Demonstrates proficiency with firearms

Demonstrates successful interpersonal interactions

Knowledge of computers and alarm monitoring equipment

Knowledge of working with students

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

Significant amount of driving required, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

The incumbent may experience exposure to dirt, dust, temperature extremes, and noise.

The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs.

Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching

Exit and entry of vehicle, extensive walking

Possibility of running; contact with violent youth and/or adults; physical intervention in assaults and/or fights, or physical restraint of students and/or adults; physical arrest of criminal violators

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, Experience in Law Enforcement and/or School Security, Firearms Certification - Academy District 20, First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Oleoresin Capsicum Certification - Academy District 20

Preferred Qualifications

Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered

Compensation Range

$24.85-26.09

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Hours Per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

182 Days M-F Security

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).