School Safety and Security Officer (Part-Time)

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas, including school buildings, groups, dock areas, entrances, hallways, cafeteria, and parking lots, buss arrival and departures, common areas, at hours identified by administration.
• Supports in directing students and guests who are in the building during the school day, prior to the start of the school day to designated areas between 7:30 and 8:05 am and afterschool between 3:00-4:00 pm.
• Protects and assists staff, students, and visitors ensuring only authorized individuals with proper identification are allowed in the building/hallways.
• Adheres to and enforces policies and procedures established by the Board of Education and administration and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are followed by students, staff and authorized individuals.
• Reports all incidents using appropriate reporting forms and protocols prior to the completion of shift and notifies supervisor of disturbances and or irregularities.
• Operates school security vehicles for patrol and other assignments, at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Secures access to building and offices.
• Maintains proper maintenance and handling of security radios and equipment.
• Maintains communication with all pertinent colleagues and supervisors (ex: building administration, deans, other security personnel).
• Maintains radio communication with pertinent staff and other security personnel.
• Works cooperatively with the Deans' Office to assist and supervise students and support teachers.
• Participates in all required trainings as identified by administration pertaining to school safety and security, crisis prevention and de-escalation.
• Supports in crisis situations and emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or formal experience in law enforcement or organizational security.
• Retired, or active, Law Enforcement in good standing OR holding current Illinois Retiree Officers Concealed Carry licenses issued under the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in "good standing" at time of employment separation. Or ten (10) years active-duty military experience in an appropriate military occupational skill with an honorable discharge may be substituted for law enforcement experience, provided that appropriate qualification to carry a concealed firearm can be obtained to the Board's satisfaction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• Previous experience working with high school students in a supervision capacity, preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and basic knowledge of technology, computers, and applicable safety and security software.
• Available on nights and weekends periodically.
• Experience with NIMS (National Incident Command System) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public school safety as well as relevant state statutes and local ordinances.
• Knowledge of how to handle emergency situations and the ability to act on a crisis plan if necessary.
• Ability to articulate verbally in a clear and distance manner during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with law enforcement, fire protection, or emergency management agencies and school district personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to make accurate decisions based on observations and perceptions handling decisions with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Flexible schedule based on specific needs and situations.
• Successfully complete certified and nationally recognized training in rapid response/active shooter (Run/Hide/Fight, ALICE, diversity, etc.) as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run or jog for short periods during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to stand at an assigned post for an extended period of time.
• Ability to quickly climb and descend stairs to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to enact legal physical restraints, de-escalation, and approved crisis prevention responses.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate all security related equipment including radios, surveillance cameras, telephones, computers, fire alarm annunciator panel, fire extinguisher and 2-way radios.
• Ability to drive and operate HF vehicles.
• Ability to perform CPR and first aid, including operating AED equipment.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities under all-weather conditions.

Supervisor

Mr. James Schmidt, Assistant Principal

Deadline

Open until filled