Security Officer l; Campus- Colorado Springs School District

Security Officer I (Campus) — Colorado Springs School District 11

Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Details

• Job : 5838652
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors across assigned district campuses. This position patrols school property, monitors campus activity, enforces school and district policies, responds to incidents and emergencies, and supports student safety and positive school climate. The position may be reassigned to other district sites based on operational needs according to established procedures.

• Campus Monitoring & Patrol: Patrol school buildings, grounds, parking lots, athletic areas, and surrounding property. Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, and common areas to promote safe movement of students and visitors. Identify and address unauthorized access, suspicious activity, vandalism, theft, or safety hazards. Ensure students possess required hall or parking passes. Secure doors, gates, and restricted access areas.
• Access Control & Visitor Management: Verify identification of visitors and determine purpose of visit. Ensure visitors follow district sign-in and check-in procedures. Escort unauthorized persons from campus when necessary. Provide directions and customer service assistance to visitors.
• Safety & Incident Response: Respond to medical incidents, disturbances, fights, alarms, accidents, and other emergencies. De-escalate conflicts and restore order using approved intervention methods. Provide first aid within training guidelines and report injuries. Assist with lockdowns, evacuations, drills, and emergency operations. Prepare accurate incident, discipline, and safety reports.
• Student & Staff Support: Build positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. Assist administrators with locating students, escorts, and behavior support. Support arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, after-school activities, and athletic events. Reinforce student conduct and campus expectations.
• Compliance &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in required meetings, drills, and professional development. Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information. Work collaboratively with administrators, district staff, and law enforcement as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of school safety practices, campus security procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Skill in observation, conflict de-escalation, and report writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during emergencies.
• Ability to patrol large campuses and respond quickly to incidents.
• Ability to use security communication equipment and technology.

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent.
• REQUIRED: Must complete district-required first aid, CPI, and safety training.
• REQUIRED: Must pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• PREFERRED: Prior experience in security, school safety, military, or law enforcement.

Work is performed in and around district school buildings and grounds. The role includes regular interaction with students, staff, and visitors and may involve responding to safety concerns, behavioral incidents, and emergency situations. Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions, may occur. The position is primarily active and requires frequent walking and standing, with occasional sitting. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and may exert up to 100 pounds in emergency or safety situations.

Movements may include bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and at ground level, and maintaining balance. Ability to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects and perform fine motor tasks. Must be able to receive, process, and communicate information effectively through verbal, visual, or auditory means, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires staying aware and responding appropriately in dynamic situations.

• Additional compensation for the  school year:
  • Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary (distributed as 3.5% on the November paycheck and 3.5% on the May paycheck).
  • Staffing Stability Incentive: ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School).
• Salary Setting:
  • Employment, assignment and salary placement follow the job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, duties, and time in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. See How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.
  • New Hires: Newly…