A Campus Security Officer provides security for property at university and school campuses. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 work in the area(s) of criminal justice, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and/or child/youth development preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Juvenile Mental Health CPR/First Aid and CPR/First Aid AED certification highly recommended.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date:
09/28/2026
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.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
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. SALARY Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender. Accepting applicants through 10.3.2026
Pay:
$23.50 - $28.87 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
