The Role
Armed and uniformed security patrol officer providing a safe environment across district schools and facilities. Conducts patrols and stationary posts, responds to calls, investigates security incidents, enforces laws and district rules, apprehends/detains suspects within legal limits, maintains equipment and authorized firearms, and supports emergency callbacks and three-shift coverage.
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** Applications will be received until August 7, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
An armed and uniformed security patrol officer position providing a secure environment for the students, staff and visitors of all District schools and facilities and to protect all District property.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive starting hourly rate of $29.50 - $35.330 per hour - additional compensation information can be found here.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assesses and troubleshoots escalated problems and applies expert understanding to resolve complex challenges.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement, prioritizes, and recommends solutions to management.
- Conducts security patrols of all District schools and facilities as assigned; provides stationary security post duties as assigned.
- Responds to all calls and conducts investigations of security matters.
- Enforces all School District rules and regulations as well as local, state, and federal laws and ordinances on District properties.
- Apprehends and detains persons suspected of criminal activity on District properties within state, federal, and local regulations.
- Exercises proper care and maintenance of all District owned or leased equipment, including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty.
- Ensures the maintenance and good working order of District authorized firearms and maintains a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized weapons.
What You’ll Need:
- Be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Post secondary education in criminal justice or related fields is preferred.
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) is preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required licenses issued by the City and County of Denver and /or a Denver Police Special Police Officer authorization; Position is a three shift operation (24/7), and candidates must be available to work all three shifts throughout the school year rotation.
- Availability during off duty time for callback due to emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough criminal and internal investigations, including interviews, interrogations and documentation
- 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
About UsDenver 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.
Skills Required
- Be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Post secondary education in criminal justice or related fields
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
- Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses issued by the City and County of Denver and/or Denver Police Special Police Officer authorization
- Availability to work all three shifts (24/7) and be available for callback during off-duty time
- Demonstrated ability to conduct criminal and internal investigations, including interviews, interrogations and documentation
- Ability to maintain and be proficient with District authorized firearms and related equipment
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed
- Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position
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The Company
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
