Security Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Previous security experience preferred
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation pursuant to Illinois School Code.
• Pass the State required Tuberculosis Test as required by Illinois School Code.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

SKILLS

• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Functions as a team member
• Exhibits knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
• Proposes, develops, and implements conflict resolution strategies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

• Interacts with the students and faculty to promote an atmosphere of safety within the school.
• Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assists students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
• Monitors the interior/exterior of school buildings using multiple security cameras or on foot.
• Produces and disseminates surveillance footage as necessary.
• Removes disruptive students from classes when needed.
• Demonstrates patience and emotional detachment in stress filled situations and displays a commanding presence that allows the officer to attain control of stress filled situations.
• Provides crowd control at public gatherings.
• Keeps the Administration advised on all matters dealing with security measures.
• Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity. Assesses danger and calls for assistance if necessary.
• Intervenes in disturbances, utilizing verbal and physical skills to obtain and maintain control of situations, as appropriate, and evaluates the situation to determine proper disposition of the situation.
• Identifies and reports hazardous situations and maintains control of scene while notifying appropriate authorities.
• Participates in yearly training such as, but not limited to:
• CPI de-escalation
• Mandatory online District Training
• Professional Development associated with the job or District
• Participates in other appropriate in-service and workshop programs.
• Utilizes investigative techniques, as appropriate, in preparation of reports to Administration.
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with Students, Parents, School Personnel, and Outside Agencies associated with the school.
• Promotes a positive image and acts as a role model for students.
• Acts as a resource to Students, Parents, and Faculty Members, meeting with them on an as needed basis.
• Other job-related duties assigned by Administration.

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Exposure to paper dust, normal office noises and road vibrations while driving an automobile.
• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy and crowded at times