School Security

August 23, 2024 PLEASE POST THIS NOTICE IN THE MAIN OFFICE AND DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES

TO: All District 207 Professional Staff

Dr. Melissa Pikul, Maine East

Dr. Antwan Babakhani, Maine South

Dr. Eileen McMahon, Maine West

Ms. Katie Di Sanza, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

All Department Chairpersons

FROM: George Dagres, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

VACANCY NOTICE: 10-MONTH SECURITY GUARD | MAINE WEST

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, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 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

• None

SALARY & BENEFITS

• 10-month (185 paid days) – Start Date ASAP
• Total Number of Paid Hours/Day: 8.00
• Total Number of Paid Hours: 1480
• Hourly Rate: $17.70 -$25.94 based on experience
• Approximate Compensation: $26,196 – $38,391.20
• 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

• Non-Exempt

TO APPLY

Complete an online application at

“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”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.70 – $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Plaines, IL 60018: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person