SECURITY OFFICER, ADMINISTRATION

** Applications will be received until June 10, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
Provides proactive security services in order to promote a safe and secure environment for administrative buildings and facilities. Officers will comply with all District and Safety and Security procedures to promote a safe environment for all students, employees, guests and district assets.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $26.50 - $31.78 per hour Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Conducts random and scheduled patrols of assigned district sites, facilities and grounds; takes reasonable intervening action, when necessary, to prevent, or resolve disruptive activity or incidents
• Monitors surveillance cameras and access control system for suspicious/criminal behavior; notifies local law enforcement officials about criminal activity as needed
• Monitors, verifies and authorizes access of all employees, and visitors entering the Administration building and Emily Griffith Technical College
• Communicates and coordinates with department administration about potential activity effecting the safety of employees, visitors, facilities, and grounds
• Writes reports related to incidents that pose potential safety concerns to employee, visitors or district property
• Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationship with site employees, local law enforcement, and related governmental officials
• Attends and completes required training, initiating or requesting on-going training (e.g., safety and security techniques, procedures, and protocols and technology use)
• Greets visitors and staff entering building exercising good public relations skills
• Manages all lost and found items
• Follows all Emergency Response and Crisis Management procedures
• Officers will work overtime, including adjusted schedule during Board Meetings and critical incidents

What You’ll Need: ��

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Bachelor's - Criminal Justice, Business, Education, or related field
• Must qualify for and maintain a City of Denver Unarmed Security License; Employment is contingent upon successfully completing PPCT training, CPR certification, and First Aid training during the new hire academy and maintaining annual recertification requirements
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site employees
• Ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptions
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions quickly according to guidelines and with consideration to the safety and health of others
• Ability to identify and detect unusual activity
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in a