Position Overview The High School Security Monitor promotes and maintains a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, families, and visitors at Liberal High School. This position supports school administrators by monitoring campus activity, supervising students, responding to safety concerns, enforcing district expectations, and assisting during emergencies and school events. The Security Monitor serves as a highly visible and approachable adult presence throughout the campus. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, fairness, and the ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and supporting a school climate focused on safety, respect, and student success. Key Responsibilities Campus Safety & Security Patrol assigned areas of the school building, campus grounds, parking lots, athletic facilities, and surrounding property. Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, common areas, and other designated locations throughout the school day. Identify, investigate, and report unauthorized individuals, suspicious activity, safety hazards, and violations of district policies. Assist with securing school facilities before, during, and after the school day as assigned. Help ensure students, guests, and community members exit school facilities following athletic events, graduation, and other activities. Assist with crowd management during assemblies, athletic events, parent-teacher conferences, and other school functions. Maintain a consistent and visible security presence throughout the campus. Student Supervision & Support Monitor student behavior and promote a safe, respectful, and orderly school environment. Supervise student movement before school, during passing periods, lunch periods, after school, and during assigned extracurricular activities. Build positive and professional relationships with students. Address minor behavioral concerns using positive intervention and de-escalation strategies. Refer students requiring disciplinary action, counseling, or additional support to the appropriate administrator or student support personnel. Encourage students to follow school expectations, district policies, and established safety procedures. Assist administrators and staff in maintaining an environment that supports learning and student well-being. Emergency Response & Crisis Support Assist administrators and staff during emergencies, crisis situations, evacuations, lockdowns, and other safety incidents. Respond promptly to student conflicts, accidents, medical situations, and security concerns. Support first responders, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel as directed by school administration. Identify and report hazards or conditions that could affect the safety of students, staff, or visitors. Participate in emergency drills, safety exercises, and preparedness activities. Remain calm and exercise sound judgment during stressful or rapidly changing situations. Communication & Documentation Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, visitors, and community members. Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, school resource officers, custodial staff, and other district personnel. Prepare accurate written reports regarding incidents, observations, policy violations, and safety concerns. Read and respond to district email and other communication platforms regularly. Share relevant safety information with administrators and appropriate staff in a timely manner. Maintain effective working relationships that contribute to a positive school culture. Professional Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information in accordance with FERPA, district policy, and other applicable laws. Demonstrate professionalism through appropriate conduct, punctuality, dependability, and regular attendance. Model fairness, respect, cultural responsiveness, and nondiscriminatory practices. Remain flexible and adaptable when assignments, schedules, or emergency needs change. Attend required meetings, training sessions, safety drills, and professional development. Follow district policies, administrative procedures, and school safety protocols. Support district goals, initiatives, and strategic priorities. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a criminal background check. Ability to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly school environment. Strong communication, observation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during stressful or emergency situations. Ability to build positive relationships with high school students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to prepare accurate written reports and documentation. Ability to use district email, communication systems, and basic technology. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with administrators and staff. Preferred Qualifications Coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, education, public safety, or a related field. Experience working with adolescents. Experience in school security, law enforcement, military service, corrections, youth programs, or public safety. Experience in conflict resolution, behavior management, de-escalation, or customer service. Valid Kansas driver's license. Terms of Employment Full-Time Contract Position.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt.

Department:

Liberal High School.

Reports To:

Building Principal or Assistant Principal.

Work Schedule:

Regular school-day schedule with additional evening and event assignments as required.

Additional Assignments May Include:

Home varsity football games Home varsity basketball games Graduation Parent-teacher conferences Assemblies and school-wide events Other activities assigned by administration

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy and district procedures. Campus Safety & Supervision Responsibilities Student Contact Days Patrol and monitor assigned areas throughout the school day. Supervise entrances, hallways, common areas, lunch periods, passing periods, and parking lots. Respond to student conflicts, behavior concerns, emergencies, and safety issues. Assist administrators with student movement and campus supervision. Document incidents and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel. Maintain a visible, professional, and supportive presence. School Events & Additional Assignments Report as directed for assigned athletic events, graduation, conferences, and other activities. Assist with entrance monitoring, crowd control, facility supervision, and emergency response. Help ensure buildings and event areas are safely cleared following activities. Coordinate with administrators, event staff, law enforcement, and school personnel. Monitor parking lots, athletic facilities, and other designated areas. Professional Responsibilities Participate in required safety training and emergency drills. Maintain knowledge of district policies and school safety procedures. Demonstrate reliability and flexibility when responding to changing assignments. Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times. Contribute to a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment. Perform additional duties as assigned. Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday. Frequent patrol of indoor and outdoor campus areas. Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move quickly when responding to incidents. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to respond quickly to emergencies throughout the campus. Work is performed in classrooms, hallways, offices, parking lots, athletic facilities, and outdoor school areas. The position requires frequent interaction with students, staff, families, visitors, law enforcement, and community members. Why Join USD 480? At USD 480, student safety is essential to creating an environment where learning can thrive. As a High School Security Monitor, you'll play an important role in helping students and staff feel safe, supported, and respected each day. Your presence, judgment, and ability to build positive relationships will directly contribute to a secure and welcoming school community. Joining Liberal High School means working alongside administrators, educators, school resource officers, and support staff who are committed to student success and campus safety. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, observant, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of high school students. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal in accordance with Board of Education policy and district evaluation procedures. Evaluation criteria will include professionalism, reliability, campus supervision, emergency response, communication, documentation, policy compliance, collaboration, and contribution to a positive school climate. USD 480 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices.