Part Time Campus Security Guard

About Perspectives Charter Schools

All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life.

All of Perspectives Charter Schools achieved Level 1 or 1+ this year. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life education model.

Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard-working, creative, and compassionate teachers.

Job Purpose

As part of the school team, Security Guards are ambassadors for A Disciplined Life and believe passionately in the potential of our students. Under direct supervision, the Campus Security Guard will assist in the control and direction of traffic; maintain safe conditions on campus for employees and scholars; patrol and guard campus property while performing other related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain radio communication with law enforcement agencies as directed
• Provide a uniformed presence for the safety of students, employees and visitors
• Raise and lower flag daily; expedite traffic and traffic flow on campus
• Monitor and report parking violations that affect school flow
• Patrol and provide security for campus buildings and grounds and guard against crime, including theft and vandalism
• Investigate complaints and incidents according to established procedures
• Provide security escort services as requested
• Perform crowd control duties as necessary
• Receive and maintain certification in standard security practices, including de-escalation and CPI techniques
• Check doors and windows for security; lock doors and turn out lights at end of workday
• Watch for and report fire hazards and unsafe conditions to proper authorities
• Immediately report fires and accidents to proper authorities
• May train and supervise students in security surveillance
• Assist police and other emergency responders as necessary
• Report unusual or suspicious occurrences
• Prepare incident reports, log calls received and complete other record keeping as required
• Respond to dispatcher and other requests for service
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 -2 years of Campus Security experience strongly preferred
• Perseveres in challenging situations; acts with professional integrity at all times
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Communicates directly and sensitively with colleagues, parents and students
• Ability to make firm decisions in the areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a staff member
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language
• Ability to interact and speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of people

Physical Demands
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands require the ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day, in addition to walking up and down stairs several times a day.

Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.