Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 8–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors. 

Position Summary: 

The Campus Security Officer plays an essential role in fostering a safe, welcoming, and professional campus environment consistent with independent school best practices. This unarmed position is preventive and community-oriented in nature and does not function as law enforcement. Instead, the Officer serves as a visible, trusted presence supporting student life, daily campus operations, and a culture of safety through proactive engagement, observation, communication, and early intervention. Reporting to the Security and Risk Manager, the Campus Security Officer works closely with Facilities and other campus partners, serves as a primary point of contact for visitors, conducts routine patrols, and supports the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable first point of contact for all visitors at the Welcome Center, supporting a positive and secure campus culture.

• Conduct regular patrols of campus facilities, grounds, and residential areas to promote safety, visibility, and situational awareness.

• Observe, document, and promptly report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or unusual activity.

• Provide visible security support for campus events, athletics, and school programs.

• Support badge access, visitor check-in procedures, and campus access-control protocols.

• Utilize security-related technology, including access-control systems, radios, cameras, and incident-reporting software.

• Support calm, respectful, and developmentally appropriate conflict de-escalation and early intervention.

• Assist with emergency preparedness and response efforts, including participation in drills, coordination with local emergency services, and support for first responders.

• Follow all School policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

• Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and communication records.

• Serve as a positive representative of Fountain Valley School by maintaining professional interactions with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Maintain regular and reliable, in-person attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of campus safety, security, and risk-management principles appropriate to an educational environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and visitors.

• Demonstrated ability to support conflict de-escalation and early intervention in a calm, respectful, and developmentally appropriate manner.

• Ability to remain calm, observant, and supportive during emergencies or high-stress situations.

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

• Comfort using security-related technology, including access-control systems, radios, cameras, and incident-reporting software.

• Ability to learn, adapt, and apply new systems, technologies, and procedures as campus needs evolve.

• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

• Ability to support and model the School's mission, values, and community expectations through daily interactions.

Education, License and Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Experience working in a boarding/day school environment is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather across campus buildings and grounds.

• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to an entire shift) and lift or carry items weighing up to 25–50 lbs. May require evening, overnight, or weekend shifts.

• Working Relationships: Students, parents, alumni, outside vendors, local emergency responders, and all other employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Fountain Valley School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FVS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Benefits: We believe in supporting the whole person — professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• School-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Colorado Paid Leave premiums
• School-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Full access to our beautiful campus amenities, including pool, gym, indoor track, workout bikes, scenic hiking and biking trails, and our Mountain Campus

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026