Campus Security - 8 hrs/day (187 days/school year calendar)

CAMPUS SECURITY - SMART MIDDLE SCHOOL

Current Campus Security employees use the internal bidding process to apply.

OPEN FOR INTERNAL BIDS THRU 8/18/26 @ 4:00 PM. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NO INTERNAL BIDS):  OPEN until position is filled

*Employee will be assigned to Smart Middle School, but however could be required to temporarily be relocated to another school building throughout the school year where needed.

 ** Starting and ending time will be set by the building to meet bell schedules and building needs

Entry Wage 2026-27 $20.23/hr: Current campus security employees with seniority please refer to the Wage Sections of the bargaining unit contract. $250.00/quarter differential pay is available for the 

2026-27 school year

Duties & Responsibilities:   (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• 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. Will also 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 insure 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.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administration.
• Submit daily safety log.
• Other duties as assigned by building administrators.

Physical Requirements of Position:   (HBV   Yes   No)

• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Must be able to walk constantly throughout the day and climb steps.
• Must have ability to physically restrain students.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Special Qualification Desired:   (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Experience working with Middle School students.
• Experience working in the security field.
• Experience with or will be trained in: Boystown, PBIS,   Restorative Justice, Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Prior training in CPI desired.
• Have a basic understanding of computer technology.
• Reliable transportation required.

Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to insure that each child reaches his/her full potential.

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.