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

Job Description

TITLE: Security Officer Class 1

POSTION TYPE: OPER

HOURS: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma, HiSEt or GED.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement or security or comparable job experience.
• Must possess and maintain a driving record in compliance with district motor vehicle requirements for the duration of employment.

Desired Education and Experience:

• AA degree or higher education.

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide security for school district facilities, detect mechanical failures, use central monitoring system, and respond to calls from police, citizens, or alarm drops at district facilities. This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the security department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform security duties in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Respond to calls from building personnel.
• Check all alarms detected by monitoringsystem.
• Maintain constant radio communication between patrol and dispatcher.
• Secure all possible information on each case.
• Perform tasks as required or assigned in order to be responsive to unique district needs and staffing requirements.
• Complete written reports accurately; effectively communicate oral and written information with personnel on other shifts, as needed.
• Maintain equipment and communicate equipment needs to SecuritySupervisor. 9. Adhere to district work rules.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: N/A

POSITION INVENTORY: B22

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 260 DayHOURS: 8 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, driving, and climbing stairs. Occasional bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, and lifting 50lbs and carrying 30 ft. Frequent use of telephone/computer

WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent inside, outside, and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 5921910

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]