Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Manager of Campus Safety and Security for the 2025-26 school year. The position is set to start immediately. Applications for this position will be accepted until September 22, 2025.

Job Overview: The Manager of Campus Safety and Security provides competent direction and leadership for campus safety and security measures and services for MSD, with an emphasis on customer service and good community relations. Click here to view the complete job description.

About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS)[1], the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• A positive attitude and ability to be a positive member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills
• Experience as a public safety or security professional
• Experience working with youths, at a K-12 school, or an education environment preferred
• Training in de-escalation and restraint strategies
• Working knowledge of law enforcement methods, techniques, procedures and public safety training
• An ability to recognize and assess problem situations and exercise calm, tact and judgment in bringing about their resolution
• Ability to manage critical incidents successfully 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare reports and deliver oral presentations clearly and concisely
• Basic computer skills as necessary for security systems oversight
• Basic First Aid/CPR certification (or able to complete within 30 days)

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Department: Administration

Supervises/Supports: Campus Safety and Security Associate/Assistant

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Compensation: Salary Range $65,000-$68,000

Montessori School of Denver offers an excellent compensation package for employees working 25+ hours/week including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with matching and more; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development; and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking teaching community of over 90 individuals.

Montessori School of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Applicants are invited to visit Montessori School of Denver’s website (montessoridenver.org) to learn more about the school and its programs.

To Apply: Please complete our application and upload your resume here. We look forward to hearing from you!