Security Officer Class 1

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District seeks a Security Officer Class 1 to protect district facilities and respond to incidents on a 2:30pm–11:00pm shift in Des Moines, IA. The role requires a high school credential and security experience with driving record compliance.

Preferred AA degree or higher; the position is full-time, non-exempt, with 260 instructional days and a typical 8-hour day, involving indoor/outdoor duties and occasional physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED required.
• Two years of experience in security or law enforcement or similar.
• Must possess and maintain a driving record per district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for school district facilities and respond to calls.
• Use central monitoring system and report incidents.
• Maintain radio communications between patrol and dispatcher.
• Complete written reports and communicate information clearly.
• Adhere to district work rules and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or higher preferred

Job description

Security Officer Class 1

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921910
Application Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 Security Supervisor. 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 Day
HOURS: 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.

Approved By: BC

Date: 9/2026

Employee Benefits Information

• 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

Salary: $23.27 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

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]