School Security Officer

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

11h

About The Position

Security Officers are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. The security team plays a critical role in the school’s culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. 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
Actively patrolling school property is critical in securing the building and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. Applicants must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairs.
Knowledge of the CPS Student Code of Conduct
Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
Solid attendance and punctuality
Experience with CPS technology systems utilized for school safety processes (i.e. camera systems or entry screening systems)
Ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture
Ability to read and adhere to written and oral instructions
Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration
Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while maintaining a positive outlook and forward looking perspective
Possess an attuned appreciation for cultural awareness and competency and a staunch commitment to continuously develop insight and proficiencies related to such matters
Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action
Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced environments and to multi-task
Sound judgment and ethical practice
Commitment to social justice and restorative justice practices
Strong oral communication skills, human relations and interpersonal skills
Ability to write incident reports
Impeccable attendance and punctuality
Successful completion of CPS 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 Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk
Fulfill duties assigned related to Hall Sweeps
Patrol (foot or mobile) and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from property
Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration in a timely fashion
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
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
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 fire, tornado and active shooter incidents

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.