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Student Safety & Security Specialist-Security Department

Poudre School District

Fort Collins, COJob$21.41–23.98/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.41–23.98/hr
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR Certification, requiredCPI Certification, requiredValid US Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Student Safety & Security Specialist supports educators and school-based safety teams in implementing student safety and behavior plans. The role supervises students across school settings, responds to safety concerns, and helps students develop prosocial and self-awareness skills. It also supports Campus Security Officers and collaborates with staff, families, and safety teams. A high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of school or security experience are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Student Supervision, nice to haveSafety Plan Implementation, nice to haveBehavior Plan Implementation, nice to haveBehavior Data Collection, nice to haveIncident Reporting, nice to haveDe-Escalation, nice to haveEmergency Response, nice to haveStudent Mentoring, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredAssociate or Bachelor's in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or Related Field, nice to have1+ Year School or Security Experience, requiredCriminal Background Check, requiredCPR Certification, requiredCPI Certification, requiredValid US Driver's License, requiredDistrict Driver Insurability, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 12, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5807234{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Pay Range: $21.41-$23.98/hour (min--12% above min), based on qualifications and experience* ** ** Hours/day: 8 ** ** Work calendar days: 185 ** ** Duration of position: Ongoing ** ** **Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY: Responsible for providing support and assistance to educators and site-based student safety teams with implementing safety and/or behavior plans to support individual student needs so that they may fully participate in class and school activities. De-escalate and manage students with threatening behavior and assist students with pro-social, personal care, and self-awareness skills. Monitor students at school including at bus stops, hallways, restrooms, lunchrooms, and extracurricular activities. Support Campus Security Officers as needed. **JOB TASKS: ** 1. Supervise students across campus including classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, bus areas, and school-sponsored activities and events. Provide site-based safety teams with implementation and support of safety and/or behavior plans to support students with 1:1 intervention. Support Campus Security Officers (CSO) at school sites when additional support is needed or when they are scheduled to be off. 2. Assist site-based safety team with developing and reviewing student's safety and/or behavior plans by collecting, recording, and summarizing data on observable student behavior. Maintain accurate incident reports and documentation. 3. Identify and respond to safety concerns and collaborate with administration and responding staff. Support emergency procedures and drills. 4. Mentor students and support and reinforce prosocial skills to support student compliance with assigned plans and Code of Conduct. 5. Communicate and collaborate with staff, families, and safety teams following team and department protocols. 6. Be present when administrators conduct searches of personal belongings. Assist safety teams with monitoring writings, drawings, electronic devices, and during daily check ins/outs. 7. Participate in appropriate professional development, building meetings, and student meetings. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: ** • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field preferred • At least one year of experience in a school or security setting • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable • Criminal background check required for hire • CPR and CPI certification • Valid US Driver's License • Must meet District driver insurability requirements Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

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