Campus Safety Officer Part-Time 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200•Oak Park, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Park and River Forest High School is seeking a part-time Campus Safety & Support Officer to supervise students, the school building, grounds, and perimeter in coordination with other security personnel. Under the direction of the Campus Safety Supervisor or Assistant Director, the officer helps ensure the safety of students, employees, visitors, and property and supports compliance with the OPRFHS Code of Conduct and other applicable rules. The position is 10 months, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is non-exempt and pays $22.50 per hour under the collective bargaining agreement. The officer works with students, staff, families, community members, and emergency personnel; responds to requests for assistance; addresses and reports misconduct and complaints; and assists with campus security operations. The role may involve extended hours, overtime, coverage of the in-school suspension room, delivering discipline letters using a district security vehicle, and working during the senior graduation ceremony. The work takes place indoors and occasionally outdoors, often in high-density settings with students and staff and usually with a high noise level. Oak Park and River Forest High School is a comprehensive public high school in Oak Park, Illinois. The district describes its community as diverse and emphasizes student success, closing opportunity gaps, and a supportive environment for creativity, leadership, innovation, and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 21 years of age.
Experience working with adolescents.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to maintain composure in volatile situations and reduce the intensity of difficult or dangerous situations.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with students, faculty and staff, parents, community members, and law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel.
Ability to maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with supervisors, SIDs, administrators, and other contacts associated with the position.
Good physical condition and ability to run, stand for long periods, quickly run up stairs, and physically restrain a student if necessary.
Physician's certification of physical ability to perform the rigors of the position, required after a preliminary job offer and before final appointment approval.
Ability to work independently and make sound judgments that meet the needs of the school community.
Personal values and integrity that support the school's work and help ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, people-oriented, and comfortable using standard business technology.
Strong understanding of emergency procedures and working knowledge of current technology used to support the work.
Cultural competence and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
Ability to work overtime when necessary.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in verbal and written communications, including preparing reports, and to present information and respond to questions effectively.
Ability to operate electronic equipment and meet deadlines under severe time constraints.
Ability to interact with the public and staff.
Ability to sit, stand, talk, run quickly, and hear for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive hand, arm, or finger motions; and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull within job standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Law enforcement classes or training.
Human services work experience.
Experience with the Easy Lobby System.
Effective two-way radio communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise the interior and exterior of the school, grounds, and perimeter, in coordination with other security personnel as assigned.
Promote consistent approaches among security personnel when interacting with individuals and referring students to the Student Intervention Director for school-rule infractions.
Secure, log, and return valuable lost-and-found items to people who claim them.
Respond to requests for assistance while on duty.
Investigate student misconduct and complaints made against non-students, and refer concerns and findings to the Director of Campus Safety.
Assign lockers and access them, maintaining related documentation.
Prepare written incident reports and other reports as needed.
Use the Degree Point System while patrolling campus.
Escort students to the community library to support their safety and security and that of the community.
Deliver discipline letters within the community using the district security vehicle.
Provide coverage of the in-school suspension room when necessary.
Attend designated training and professional development and work during the senior graduation ceremony.
Perform other duties as assigned.