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 free 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 on our goal to redefine limits and unleash potential. 

Our Commitment to Diversity:

STEM School Highlands Ranch is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to maintain a work environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.

Our Core Beliefs:

1. Create an environment of respect and success.
2. Nurture unlimited human potential.
3. Leverage the power of collaboration.
4. Optimize resources.
5. Impact the world ethically and positively.
6. Reinvent and adapt.

What We Expect:

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect our team members to be agile learners who design thoughtful and engaging initiatives that ensure maximum impact and engagement.

What You Can Expect:

You will join a community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation to nurture unlimited potential for both students and staff.

Benefits:

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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).
• Retirement 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

About the role:

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-cr