Lead High School Safety and Security Specialist

Lead High School Safety and Security Specialist

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Lead High School Safety & Security Spec
• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Eden Prairie High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking a Lead High School Safety & Security Specialist. The Lead High School Safety & Security Specialist provides leadership and supervision for the high school security team while supporting a safe, welcoming, respectful, and inclusive school environment for students, staff, families, and visitors. The Specialist manages daily security operations, including campus supervision, access control, emergency response, and coordination with the District Emergency Coordinator in alignment with district safety protocols.

Working closely with the building principal and administrative team, the Specialist supports student behavior expectations and disciplinary procedures while emphasizing a proactive, relationship-based approach to school safety. Through a visible and approachable presence, positive relationships with students, and calm and consistent responses to challenging situations, the Specialist helps prevent and de-escalate conflict, reinforce positive behavior, and strengthen a sense of belonging.

The role balances effective security and emergency preparedness with relationship building, prevention, student engagement, and positive school culture and climate.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. An associate degree combined with relevant experience may be considered.

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in school safety, security, law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults in a school, community, security, or related setting preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, or providing direction to a team of adults.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; required training will be provided within the first three months of employment if needed.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, school district policies, procedures, student discipline practices, parking procedures, emergency response protocols, and student support systems.
• Demonstrated communication, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and de-escalation skills, including the ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively use security camera systems, electronic door access systems, emergency communication tools, and other school safety technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school administrators, staff, law enforcement, and emergency responders.

Prorated to start date

Salary/year

Prorated to start date

$76,237 based on the  EPSS Employment Agreement (EPSS Level IV)

Hours Per Day 8 hours a day

Schedule 7:45am-4:15pm

Days Per Week 5 days

Days Per Year 260 days

Vacation 20 days a year

Holidays 12 paid holidays each year

Life Insurance Life insurance fully paid by the employer for an amount equal to twice the employee's annual salary

Long Term Disability Insurance Long term disability fully paid by the employer.

Medical/hospitalization insurance available per EPSS agreement

District contribution up to $1,673.00 per month for family coverage

Dental Insurance Dental insurance is fully paid by the employer for single or family coverage

Sick Leave 14 days per year cumulative to 254 days

Tuition Reimbursement 50% tuition for up to 9 credits per fiscal year for pre-approved coursework

Anticipated Start Date August 24th, 2026

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