Campus Security

CAMPUS SECURITY (8 hours/day) - 187 days/school year (176 student days/9 paid holidays/2 in-service days)

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

OPEN FOR INTERNAL BIDS THRU 4/30/26 @ 4:00 PM. 

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

*Employees will be assigned to the Davenport Learning Center, but however could be required to temporarily be relocated to another school building throughout the school year where needed.

 7:30 an - 4:00pm; but can change as starting and ending time is set by the building to meet bell schedules and building needs

Entry Wage 2025-26, $19.86/hr: Current campus security employees with seniority please refer to the Wage Sections of the bargaining unit contract.

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

• Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening, respectful manner while de-escalating situations
• Maintain patience and positivity with ALL students
• Supervise the arrival and departure of students.
• Supervise the lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, and classrooms as needed.
• 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.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the students and staff to ensure a safe school environment.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Assist the building administrators with any crisis situation.
• 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.
• Submit a daily safety log.
• Other duties as assigned by building administrators.

Physical Requirements of Position:

• 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 Elementary, Jr High and High School students.
• Experience with or will be trained in: Life Space Crisis Intervention, CPI and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• 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.