Security Supervisor - Thunder Ridge Middle School

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a Security Supervisor to oversee Security Specialists at a district facility. You will coordinate safety, liaise with security staff and building administration, and support law enforcement in incidents and surveillance. Plan and supervise special events on site.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and confidentiality, with the ability to balance independence and collaboration in a busy school environment. Compliance with policies is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor Security Specialists at a district facility/location.
• Coordinate and supervise visitor flow and parking for staff and students.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and school staff on safety matters.
• Monitor student behavior and safety outside the classroom.
• Provide supervision for special events on location.
• Assist with investigations of safety issues and incidents.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to district policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Independent yet collaborative work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Raptor Visitor Management

Office equipment familiarity

Microsoft Office

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY SCHEDULE: Educational Support Personnel | Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906

PAY GRADE: Range 11

BENEFITS: Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.

SUPERVISOR: Security Coordinator

LAST UPDATED: 07/01/2021

SUMMARY: Supervise and guide the work of Security Specialists at one District facility/location. Maintain effective communication with the feeder’s Security Coordinator and building administration. Provide building safety and security for students, staff, visitors, and properties. Collaborate with law enforcement and school staff in the handling of unlawful activities, camera surveillance, and other safety- and security-related matters. Plan, organize, and provide supervision for special events on location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only.

• Supervise and monitor work completed by Security Specialists at one District facility/location. Assign work as needed. Provide input on performance evaluations. [Daily, 25%]
• Maintain effective day-to-day communication with the feeder’s Security Coordinator and ensure location safety and security operations are in alignment with the department’s direction and the District’s mission and strategic goals. [Daily, 10%]
• Collaborate with law enforcement and school staff in the handling of unlawful activities, camera surveillance, and other safety- and security-related matters. [Daily, 10%]
• Observe and assist with investigations concerning tips on illegal drugs, alcohol, weapons, contraband, and any additional threats. [Daily, 10%]
• Supervise and provide proper coverage for the loading and unloading of buses at designated locations. [Daily, 10%]
• Create and maintain the parking permit system for both staff and students. [Daily, 5%]
• Provide proper coverage for assigning students’ lockers and/or assist with related problems including locker thefts, opening, and searching of lockers. [Daily, 5%]
• Coordinate, greet, direct, or supervise visitors in the building and grounds. [Daily, 5%]
• Monitor student behavior and activities outside the classroom. [Daily, 5%]
• Attend to staff, student, and parent/guardian concerns within a professional manner. [Daily, 5%]
• Plan, organize, and provide supervision for special events on location. [Monthly, 5%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of security, law enforcement, or militaryexperience.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of Raptor® Visitor Management and other security systems used within the District.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Ability to effectively motivate people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Punctuality to flexible hours and shift work.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

• Colorado driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within the first year of employment.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within the first year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with groups of students.
• Experience with emergency response.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge of district policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Very heavy physical effort.

• Lifting over 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, and climbing.