Campus Security Specialist

About STEM School Highlands Ranch

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Prioritize Students

• Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed.
• The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.
• We seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions.
• Our actions are guided by honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment.
• We innovate continuously, pushing boundaries to transform ideas into meaningful progress.
• We implement strategic planning, clear communication, systems, and processes to set a strong foundation for a supportive environment.
• We take personal ownership, care, and compassion to create lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.
• We commit to continuous growth, refining skills and applying them to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.
• We encourage joy and creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retail benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.

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. The Campus Security Specialist will also be a positive role model for students and promote positive relationships with students.

Position Requirements

• Maintain visitor access to ensure only authorized persons enter to maintain a safe and secure campus.
• Absorb and assist 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.
• Intervene to halt or prevent disturbances or other incidents and diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others to ensure the order is restored and students are unharmed.
• Perform routine interior and exterior foot patrols and resolve any safety concerns encountered.
• 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.
• May be required to obtain training in order to respond to crucial or post-critical incidents within the NIMS Framework and ICS Protocols.
• 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.
• Affiliate 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.
• 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

• Previous safety and security experience.
• Google Suite and Microsoft program experience.
• High School Education or equivalent (required).
• Proficiency using computers and navigating various programs and web-based applications.
• Ability to be on their feet for long periods (foot patrols).

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, reaching, and sitting.

Schedule

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

Pay Range

The Pay Range For This Role Is 20.35 - 30 USD per hour (Main)