Armed Security Patrol Officer

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Desired

Start Date:

08/10/2026

Armed Security Patrol Officer

Monthly Position

FLSA: Nonexempt

FTE: 1.00000 ,
Hours/Day: 8.000 ,
Days/Year: 246

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: Emergency Security Dispatch YR , E25, 1

Hourly Rate: $31.19 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY:

Act as a point of contact and respond to calls for assistance for all levels of security and potential emergency needs by District employees, students and the public on Jefferson County School property. Conduct comprehensive proactive and responsive patrols of District campuses and other property to help ensure safety and security of students, staff, and visitors; and to help ensure the security of buildings and property.

Conduct initial civil and criminal investigations and gather information for reports or to be shared with District leaders and law enforcement. This position will act as a first responder to school incidents and work closely with building administrators and agencies including law enforcement and fire departments. This position requires the ability to verbally deescalate confrontation and utilize training and best practices to respond to a variety of situations ranging from minor policy violations to an active school violence event.

This position will require work on rotating shifts that provide 7 days week coverage after-hours, weekends and holidays. May be subject to being called in on very short notice to assist in emergencies, special events or assignments, or to cover a shift in the event of an illness.

• Provide armed patrol of District owned property to enforce District regulations, detect and/or interdict vandalism, theft, burglary and other criminal activity including life safety threats.
• While on patrol, watch for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, suspicious people, vehicles, or criminal activity to include any incident of school violence.
• Assess danger, respond appropriately, and call for assistance if necessary.
• Intervene to halt or prevent disturbances or other incidents; and diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others.
• Ensure order is restored and students, staff and visitors are…