Campus Security Specialist

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Security Team, the Campus Security Specialist will promote and provide proactive professional security services in order to foster a social and physical environment where students, staff and visitors are safe and secure. (i.e. foster a culture that is free from unnatural/unnecessary fear and apprehension) The Campus Security Specialist will also be a positive role model for students and promote positive relationships with students.

Position Requirements:

• Monitor visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus.
• Assists Evolv staff and administrators at various entry points throughout campus.
• Watch for disturbances, unauthorized visitors or criminal activity, assess danger and call for assistance if necessary (STEM has a designated Law Enforcement Officer); intervene to halt or prevent disturbances or other incidents and diffuse (de-escalate where possible) threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure the order is restored and students are unharmed.
• Will perform routine interior and exterior foot patrols and resolve any safety concerns encountered.
• Assist law enforcement and District Security with enforcement of school District policies on controlled substances and mitigation strategies to promote a drug-free school environment.
• Enforce Student Conduct and Discipline Code and other school rules and regulations; administer warnings to students or refer them to building administrators for disciplinary action as necessary to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Monitor and supervise students’ activities at assigned locations in the building and/or on the grounds and enforce parking regulations, issue verbal warnings, written warnings or parking summons as appropriate to promote a safer learning environment.
• Be available to respond to incidents that may impact school operations.
• If senior leadership assesses the need, the Campus Security Specialist may be required to obtain training in order to respond to crucial or post-critical (consequence phase) incidents within the NIMS Framework and ICS Protocols.
• Serve as a member of the Campus Security Team and the Incident Command Team
• Ensure that all Emergency Response binders are up-to-date with necessary maps and instructions for Emergency Response Protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the Administration Team to perform safety drills and CERT Team requirements.
• Assist with monitoring surveillance cameras and the Charter School Service for investigative and preventative purposes.
• Establish on-going communication with Administration on the status of security issues, evolving risks, and related recommendations.
• Liaison with local law enforcement, first responders and emergency management officials within the assigned jurisdictions.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by serving students, staff, parents, and community members with professionalism, empathy, and respect. Act as a positive ambassador for STEM School Highlands Ranch, ensuring all interactions support a welcoming, safe, and student-centered environment.
• Understand and follow school procedures for responding to student concerns, including determining when students should be referred to counselors, administrators, classroom teachers, nurses, or other support staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have previous safety and security experience 
• Google Suite and Microsoft program experience
• High School Education or equivalent (required)
• Have proficiency using computers and navigating various programs and web-based applications
• Be able to be on their feet for long periods (foot patrols)

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing,  reaching, and sitting

Schedule:

• Day shift with occasional nights and weekends
• Requires presence at after-school and evening events

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July  31, 2026

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