Campus Security - 8 hrs/day (187 days/school year calendar)
Davenport Community Schools · Davenport, IA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$20.23/hrFull-time
Current Campus Security employees use the internal bidding process to apply. External applicants will be considered if no internal bids are received.
Schedule
Starting and ending times will be set by the building to meet bell schedules and building needs. Temporary relocation to another school building may be required throughout the school year.
Pay
Entry wage for 2026-27: $20.23/hr. Current campus security employees with seniority should refer to the Wage Sections of the bargaining unit contract. A $250.00/quarter differential pay is available for the 2026-27 school year.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the arrival and departure of students.
- Supervise the lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, and classrooms as needed.
- Supervise outside areas: parking lots and nearby businesses, removing students as needed. Report imminent safety concerns.
- Escort special students as needed.
- Remove non-students from the building.
- De-escalate potential problems with students.
- Appropriately restrain students who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.
- Work with Durham Transportation on safety drills.
- Attend all professional development offerings pertaining to the position and report pertinent information to staff.
- Serve as a member of the school security team. Monitor and operate the school's security equipment.
- Assist with updating the building crisis manual on an annual basis.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff to ensure a safe school environment.
- Be prompt to work and have excellent attendance.
- Communicate with law enforcement, parents, and staff on security issues.
- Stay current on local gang issues.
- Oversee any crisis situation with the building administrators and take appropriate action in the administrator's absence.
- Provide written reports on school incidents, students' behavior matters, and safety/security issues.
- Complete security assessments for the building.
- Understand and practice confidentiality with regard to school/student-related issues.
- Submit daily safety log.
- Other duties as assigned by the building administration.
Physical Requirements
- Must be in excellent physical condition.
- Must be able to walk constantly throughout the day and climb steps.
- Must have the ability to physically restrain students.
- Must be able to push/pull/lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Experience working with Middle School students.
- Experience working in the security field.
- Experience with or willingness to be trained in: Boystown, PBIS, Restorative Justice, Youth Mental Health First Aid.
- Prior training in CPI desired.
- Basic understanding of computer technology.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families.