Campus Security Specialist - Alameda HS

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

Campus Security Specialist
Annual Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 ,
Hours/Day: 8.000 ,
Days/Year: 180
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSE - 180 Days , C17, 1
Pay Range: $23.50 - $28.87 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 Ensures a safe and secure learning environment at the high school by monitoring campus grounds, controlling access, and responding immediately to safety or security incidents, including lockdown and active threat situations. Works collaboratively with School Resource Officers, Armed Patrol, and other members of the large School Safety team. Enforces school rules, addresses disturbances, and documents incidents, all to protect students, staff, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Monitor school buildings, grounds, parking lots, and surrounding areas through foot patrols, vehicle patrols, assigned security posts, and video surveillance to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Control and monitor access to school property by supervising designated entrances, verifying visitors, restricting unauthorized access, and maintaining a secured building during school hours.
• Respond immediately during safety and security emergencies and drills (Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter) by following established protocols, securing assigned areas, directing students and staff to safety, and maintaining communication with school administration and law enforcement.
• Intervene to prevent or stop disturbances, de-escalate confrontational situations, and support a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Observe student behavior and assist school staff in enforcing school rules and the code of conduct; document incidents and behavioral concerns in district-approved systems.
• Maintain awareness of students with identified safety, behavioral, or health plans and respond appropriately when concerns arise.
• Communicate incidents, concerns, and safety issues to supervisors and, when necessary, law enforcement using radio, telephone, and written reports.
• Regulate access to school parking lots by monitoring parking activity, issuing permits and citations in accordance with school guidelines, and maintaining related records.
• Issue and maintain records for school identification badges, keys, lockers, and other security-related equipment and access items.
• Provide assistance to law enforcement and school administrators as requested and provide statements or testimony when required.
• Attend required training and professional development related to school safety, security procedures, emergency response, and student supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an environment responsible for monitoring people, facilities, or activities for safety, security, supervision, or rule compliance. Experience that included directly working with adolescents in a similar capacity preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High School diploma/GED required. A minimum of one year of course…