Job Description

**Applications for this position must be submitted by May 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org**

About this job:

Provides proactive safety services to promote a safe and secure learning environment for District schools and sites, related property and assets, in accordance with District policies, applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range for New Hires: $25.936 to $27.337 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $25.936 - $31.072. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary ScheduleThe salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You'll Do:

• Conducts random and scheduled patrols of assigned District sites, facilities, grounds, and District sponsored events. Circulates among students at school sites to monitor student activity and preserve safety and compliance to District policies and procedures. Supervises students at assigned site, reinforces positive student behaviors and related administration policies and rules, and refers students who have violated District policy or laws to site administrator or designee.
• Warns of rule infractions or violations and takes reasonable intervening action, when necessary, to prevent, resolve or disrupt activity or incidents, using appropriate restraint and force, as necessary,
• Notifies local law enforcement officials about criminal activity. Gathers SAFETY related data or information related to assigned site for any follow up investigations.
• Monitors, verifies, and authorizes access of all employees, visitors and students entering District facilities or grounds.
• Communicates, updates, and coordinates with site administrator, assigned Sergeant and/or Lieutenant about potential activity affecting the safety of students, staff, and facilities. Coordinates with site administrator and District staff to develop site safety plans, recommending changes to reduce safety risks.
• Writes incident reports about a wide variety of incidents (e.g., injury, weapons use or possession, theft, substance abuse) and other SAFETY related reports as requested.
• Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff and parents, local law enforcement, and related governmental officials.
• Responds to alarms and assists and administration or law enforcement for central SAFETY response and/or summons at assigned site.
• Attends and completes required training, initiating or requesting on-going training (e.g., safety techniques, procedures, and protocols and technology use).

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Education, Counseling, or related field, preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience in criminal justice (law enforcement, SAFETY), counseling, student management/mentoring, customer service, youth support services, preferred.
• Must qualify for and maintain a City of Denver code enforcement license; Employment is contingent upon successfully completing PPCT/DSM (physical control hold) training, CPR certification, and First Aid training during the new hire academy and maintaining annual re-certification requirements.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.