SUMMARY
The security guard will perform duties to keep students, staff and the building safe.
The successful candidate/team member must possess exceptional communication skills, human relation skills, be professional and self-motivated. The candidate would have a passion for helping others and possess cultural awareness/competency and understanding to support the needs of a diverse student and family/caregiver populations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, families, staff, and community members;
Actively monitor, patrol and secure the premises and secure doors and other entrances;
Assist staff with student when appropriate;
Assist with the safe arrival and departure of students, ensuring orderly traffic flow and compliance with safety guidelines;
Maintain accurate records of security incidents, activities, and observations;
Complete incident reports and provide detailed information for follow-up and analysis;
Operate scanning equipment, video surveillance system and software;
Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency events or crisis situations as needed;
Provide assistance to visitors, directing them to appropriate locations and enforcing visitor registration procedures;
Support extracurricular activities and events
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration
SKILLS TO SUPPORT THESE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains punctual and regular attendance;
Conscientious and self-motivated with a strong work ethic;
Works well with students and staff;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Ability to control situations that might otherwise escalate;
Responds appropriately to sensitive and emergency situations;
Basic computer proficiency
The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and visitors;
Ability to maintain a safe environment both inside and outside of the school building;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, students and parents;
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 25 pounds;
Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally experiencing exposure to various weather conditions;
Other skills as determined by administration
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent
Desire to contribute to the safety and well-being of students and staff in a highly diverse school environment
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license;
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed throughout the building with extended periods of walking and/or standing.
Ability to accept work with interruptions in a considerate, helpful manner.
Communication may not always be cooperative in nature and requires tact and discretion.
Must be able to lift 20-25 pounds
WORKING DAYS/HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Duties and responsibilities may require working hours beyond set hours and days,
REPORTS TO
Assistant Principal for Student Experiences
EVALUATED BY
Assistant Principal for Student Experiences
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SALARY & BENEFITS
10-month (185 paid days) - Start Date asap
Total Number of Paid Hours/Day: 8.00
Total Number of Paid Hours/Year: 1480
Hourly Rate: $19.00 -$27.84 based on experience. Based on a 7/1 start date - annual compensation will be adjusted by start date for the first year
IMRF pension – employees vested after 10 years of employment
12 sick days
Medical & dental insurance
Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary
FLSA STATUS
“As a matter of policy, the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other unlawful basis of discrimination, including harassment as defined and provided by the Illinois Human Rights Act and all other applicable state and federal laws shall not be considered either a qualification or disqualification of any applicant”
