Armed Campus Security Patrol Officer

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado and is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. The district is the largest employer in Jefferson County with 14,000 employees.

Desired

Start Date:

08/10/2026
Position Title: Armed Campus Security Patrol Officer
Annual Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 ,
Hours/Day: 8.000 ,
Days/Year: 190
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: Emergency Security Dispatch
190 , E25, 1
Hourly Rate: $31.19 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

The successful new hire must complete fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Safe School Environments, the position functions as a hybrid Campus Security Officer and Armed Security Patrol Officer, providing leadership and expertise to the on‑site security team and school administrative staff.

• Act as first responder to lockdowns, lockouts, disturbances, and disorderly calls related to students, parents, and staff on site.
• Wear the Department of School Safety approved uniform, including both a “soft” and “hard” uniform.
• Ensure implementation of building security strategies daily.
• Assist Campus Security Coordinators in creating schedules for campus security officers and supervisors to meet security needs.
• Review all incident reports, documentation, and evidence collected by Campus Supervisors and/or CSOs.
• Work in collaboration with principals to make security‑related recommendations that may impact the security budget.
• Provide input on security equipment needs, dress apparel, and other safety items needed for a safe learning environment.
• Train newly hired campus security personnel and/or SPOs at the assigned building.
• Provide leadership and act as mentor to all campus security personnel at the assigned school.
• Work closely with the Director of Safe School Environments, the Manager of Patrol Operations, Patrol Sergeants, and Campus Security Coordinators regarding safety preparedness.
• Communicate with first responders, director, manager, sergeants, coordinators, parents, and others during crisis situations.
• Use two‑way radio systems for immediate communication with schools, Department of School Safety personnel, and first responder agencies.
• Perform background research on new students from group homes, probation/parole, or with known incidents from other schools.
• Attend all security meetings at the building level and report relevant information to coordinators and sergeants.
• Maintain a secure perimeter, monitor exterior doors, document and log problematic entrances/exits.
• Temporarily detain trespassers or law violators on‑site until arrival of law enforcement.
• Respond to alarms and dispatched calls, deciding actions based on situation, facts, and limitations.
• Act as a liaison between school staff, parents, businesses, and external agencies, including law enforcement and fire jurisdictions.
• Perform other critical safety and security related duties as assigned by the Director of Safe School Environments, Patrol Commander, or Executive Director of School Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Train with both Campus Supervisor and Patrol teams.
• Work with coordinator team to plan team trainings.
• Patrol support during the work day where and when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED required, plus a minimum of one year of coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and/or child/youth development. Coursework may be replaced by demonstrated experience. Must have active certifications in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), first aid/CPR/AED, and FEMA Incident Command for Schools.

Minimum of three years’ experience working directly in a criminal justice or security field. Preferred experience working with youth. Excellent verbal communication; problem identification and solving; negotiation and mediation; behavior modification and management.

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