School Security Officer

School Security OfficerLocation: EAC (Education and Administration Center)Recruiting Start Date: 09/03/2026This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.Estimated Start Date: 09/14/2026School 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 scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsAssesses danger and calls for backup or assistance if necessaryAssists administrators with student disciplinary matters as requestedAssists building administration, school safety and security personnel, and law enforcement with the investigation of criminal incidents or discipline code violationsAssists in the coordination of action to be taken concerning threats of violence against students or district personnel, and assists in implementation of safety plan recommendationsAssists 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 personnelCompletes necessary reports to document criminal events or discipline code violationsEnsures student and staff safetyEnsures students, staff, and visitors adhere to policies and regulations while on campus or at district sponsored eventsFollows all district policies and proceduresIntervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances, or other incidents, and diffuses threatening or confrontational situationsInvestigates and documents criminal events on district owned propertyIssues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as requiredMaintains familiarity with and enforces Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulationsMakes notifications via telephone, radio, or written report of incidents requiring documentationMonitors alarm systems, camera systems, and other security devicesProvides armed escort for funds transfersProvides armed patrol of district owned property to enforce laws and district regulations, detects and/or interdicts vandalism, theft, burglary, and other criminal activityProvides 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 locationsProvides student supervision for athletics, activities, and other school/district-related functionsRenders appropriate first aid to injured persons and follows established protocol for reporting injuriesResponds to burglar, fire, or panic alarm activationsSatisfactorily 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 qualificationWatches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activityKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to effectively manage conflictAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general publicAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to intervene in physical conflict and physically restrain persons to protect property or other personsAbility to maintain a positive attitudeAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervisionAbility to understand and follow complex oral and written instructionsAbility to work cooperatively with supervisors, school staff and coworkersAbility to work independentlyCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDemonstrates proficiency with firearmsDemonstrates successful interpersonal interactionsKnowledge of computers and alarm monitoring equipmentKnowledge of working with studentsStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.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: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functionsSits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsLifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs.Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reachingExit and entry of vehicle, extensive walkingPossibility 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 violatorsCognitive 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 20Preferred Qualifications:Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be consideredCompensation Range:$24.85-26.09