Full Time Campus Security Guard SY 2026-27

PERSPECTIVES CHARTER SCHOOLS•Chicago, IL

29d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Perspectives Charter Schools Network is looking for a Campus Security Guard for the 2026 - 2027 school year! 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. As part of the school team, Security Guards are ambassadors for A Disciplined Life and believe passionately in the potential of our students. Security Guard personnel are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school and serve as a key member of the team to ensure there is a calm, structured, and positive learning environment. Security Guards actively engage 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. The role of a security officer is physically demanding as they are the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience
Maintain CPI certification
Ability to write incident reports
Knowledge of the CPS Student Code of Conduct
Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
Ability to read and adhere to written and oral instructions
Impeccable attendance and punctuality
Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced environments and to multi-task
Strong oral communication skills, human relations and interpersonal skills
Successful completion of PCS Security Training curriculum with associated certifications

Responsibilities

Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school’s comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor
Actively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students staff, and/or guests utilizing CPI skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk
Fulfill duties assigned related to Hall Sweeps
Patrol and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from property or provide a ‘Visitor’ badge
Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor and administration in a timely fashion
Assist authorities and other emergency responders as necessary
Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports
Produce and deliver reports to show progress against key metrics
Assist with the organization and distribution of student lockers and locker searches
Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school ; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
Check doors and windows for security; lock doors, turn out lights and clear the building at end of workday and arm building, if applicable
Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skills
As assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety and support attendance procedures such as tardy desk
Build positive and professional relationships with students and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building
Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times
Lead efforts to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students with maximizing their time on task in classrooms
Serve as a primary participant in emergency response during crisis situations including but not limited to physical altercations, fire, tornado and active shooter incidents