Security Guard

Meridian Charter Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the administrative team or designee, school security guards provide for a safe and secure school environment, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior. School security guards support campus safety by patrolling the school grounds, monitoring student behavior, enforcing school and network policies, intervening in physical encounters, monitoring security cameras, monitoring visitors, and reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Security personnel maintain campus security and protect school property against vandalism, illegal entry, fire, and theft; enforce school protocols in response to emergency situations. In addition, school security guards are required to reflect the school's mission and vision in their interactions with students, staff, families, and stakeholders and elevate the school's image in the eyes of the community. Further, school security guards form positive, professional relationships with the entire school community, and support restorative practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a security officer, school security officer, campus supervisor, or other position involving safeguarding the security of a community or youth
Ability to use and troubleshoot technological equipment and platforms (camera system, laptops, desktop computers, social media platforms)
Ability to operate functionally in a digital environment for communication purposes (i.e. email)

Responsibilities

Patrols and monitors the campus and surrounding areas, bus stops, parks, and other public and unsupervised places to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.
Intervenes in situations likely to result in disruption or injury and directs students to refrain from such conduct.
Follows protocols and directions to ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with ontime arrival to class and to assigned locations.
Assists with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.
Removes disruptive students from classes when needed.
Provides assistance with investigations of student or staff incidents.
Assists the administration, staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
Monitors exits and entrances throughout the day, as directed.
Assists visitors with directions and securing proper identification. Intercepts unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
Reports any discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to the building administration or designees.
Notifies the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
Participates in home visits, when requested.
Reports fire and safety hazards to the facilities manager and administration; responds to alarms.
Prevents illegal parking, tampering with vehicles and loitering in school parking lots according to established procedures; assists with traffic and crowd control at special events as assigned.
Attends assigned special events and fulfills professional obligations and responsibilities, as directed by the administration or designee.
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their administrator or designated supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and modeling appropriate language, interactions, response to conflicts, etc.
Participates in appropriate in-service training and workshop programs.
Protects confidentiality of records and information about students and staff, and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
Participates in safety drills as directed by the administration or designee.
Follows all timekeeping and PTO protocols.
Maintains strong attendance.
Checks and responds to electronic communications in a timely manner.
Knows, follows, and implements school rules and procedures.
Supports the student code of conduct.
Communicates with students, families, and the public to explain school policies and protocols related to general expectations, school functions and programs, the daily schedule, attendance and timeliness protocols, procedures, etc.
Routes families and stakeholders to the appropriate school personnel.
Communicates concerns to the administration pertaining to safety procedures, etc.
Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Supports the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
Implements professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
Implements D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.