School Campus Safety Monitor

Also called: Campus Supervisor, School Safety Officer (unarmed)

Patrols school hallways, entrances, and events to keep students safe.

A day in the life

Monitors check visitors at the front door, clear hallways between classes, help calm fights, and know every student by name. Many also work football games and dances.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$38k
High
$50k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; security and de-escalation training.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks security guard growth.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI cameras and weapon scanners do some watching; knowing students and calming fights in person stay human.

Could start within a month

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply for campus monitor or campus supervisor roles in district job listings First: Background check; some states also require a security guard card

Start now, in high school

Classes: Criminal justice CTE, Psychology, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.

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