About this role
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.