Security Officer Class 1

Security Officer Class 1 Des Moines Public School District

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Job ID:

5797730

Application Deadline:

Jul 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE:

Security Officer Class 1

POSTION TYPE:

OPER

HOURS:

2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

1. High School Diploma, HiSEt or GED. 2. Two years of experience in law enforcement or security or comparable job experience. 3. Must possess and maintain a driving record in compliance with district motor vehicle requirements for the duration of employment.

Desired Education and Experience:

1. AA degree or higher education.

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide security for school district facilities, detect mechanical failures, use central monitoring system, and respond to calls from police, citizens, or alarm drops at district facilities. This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the security department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform security duties in accordance with approved policies andprocedures. 2. Respond to calls from building personnel. 3. Check all alarms detected by monitoringsystem. 4. Maintain constant radio communication between patrol anddispatcher. 5. Secure all possible information on eachcase. 6. Perform tasks as required or assigned in order to be responsive to unique district needs and staffing requirements. 7. Complete written reports accurately; effectively communicate oral and written information with personnel on other shifts, as needed. 8. Maintain equipment and communicate equipment needs to SecuritySupervisor. 9. Adhere to district work rules.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES

N/A POSITION

INVENTORY

B22

FLSA STATUS:

Non Exempt

FT/PT:

Full Time

DAYS:

260

Day HOURS:

8 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, driving, and climbing stairs. Occasional bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, and lifting 50lbs and carrying 30 ft. Frequent use of telephone/computer

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent inside, outside, and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:

MK

Date:

6/23/26 Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$23.27 to $23.27 Per Hour