Campus Security

New Trier Township HSD 203•Winnetka, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Campus Security provides a safe and orderly environment for staff, students, and visitors. The position provides security throughout school buildings and on exterior grounds, including at doors and in hallways, and assists with pedestrian supervision and outdoor traffic control throughout the school year. The work involves considerable interaction with students, staff, parents, and other visitors. The employee works within established systems and procedures and uses independent judgment in routine matters. This is a school-year, 1.0 FTE position at the Winnetka Campus, scheduled from 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM. The starting rate is $21.25 per hour. The role is supervised by the Director of Campus Security and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
Interest in working with high school students.
Knowledge of school security rules, Board policies, and the Student Guidebook, and ability to enforce them as trained.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn applicable software systems as trained.
Effective written and verbal communication, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills for working with staff, students, administration, and the public.
Ability to work with high school students and knowledge of adolescent behavior.
Ability to respond to unique and emergency situations and take responsible, appropriate action.
Ability to move throughout buildings, including climbing stairs, walking extensively, and standing for extended periods, and to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Ability to de-escalate inappropriate student behavior and physically intervene in student conflict if necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student discipline and exercise professional discretion.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Permit to drive small school buses.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe environment by monitoring visitor access, registering visitors, and providing directions as needed.
Report unusual activity or safety concerns promptly to the Security Lead or administration.
Maintain a security presence in assigned indoor and outdoor areas, including student lounges, cafeterias, washrooms, study halls, and corridors.
Monitor and supervise students in assigned areas and encourage appropriate conduct under school rules and regulations.
Enforce school policies concerning smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, vandalism, property damage, alcohol and drug possession or use, and other rules.
Intervene in verbal altercations to de-escalate conflicts and prevent threats to physical safety; address inappropriate behavior respectfully and consistently and escort students to Adviser Chairs or a building administrator when needed.
Assist with crowd control at special events by monitoring grounds and entrances, restricting entry to authorized people, and ensuring required screening procedures are followed.
Coordinate with PPS personnel on school safety issues and submit campus offense reports as requested.
Drive district vehicles and buses during or after school hours following appropriate training.
Participate in emergency response during drills and crisis situations, including fires, tornadoes, and lockdown incidents, when necessary.
Assist as a crossing guard and traffic controller, enforce parking-area rules, and ensure unauthorized vehicles are removed from district parking lots.
Represent the District positively to parents, students, visitors, and staff and maintain a positive employee attitude.
Submit lost student belongings to lost and found and help students retrieve their items.
Assist with annual locker cleanout, secure student belongings, and ensure lockers are reset with new combinations before each school year.
Follow the Security Handbook, Board policies, and Student Guidebook, and meet general employment expectations such as attendance, professionalism, and timeliness.
Participate in professional growth activities to enhance job performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.