Substitute Safety Officer

Position Type:
Security
Date Posted:
11/3/2023
Location:
All schools in the District
Closing Date:
until filled
District:
Waukegan Community Unit District 60 - website
Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Safety Officer will report to the Educational Safety Specialist (ESS), Executive and/or Director of Crisis Intervention and Safety and/or Chief of Operations, Safety and the building principal of the assigned school. During the 84 day contract the position will require working at various locations throughout the district, as needed.
Responsibilities:

1. Supervise hallways during the workday;
2. Report any violation of building rules;
3. Complete necessary reports, as needed;
4. Provide assigned building and grounds security and supervision necessary for the effective operation of the educational program;
5. See to it that employees park correctly;
6. Be on the lookout for burglars and car tampering;
7. Prevent vandalism of cars;
8. Circulate throughout the halls and check washrooms hourly;
9. Be on the lookout for drugs, alcohol or any illegal substance;
10. Observe incidents so that reports can be made;
11. Report the following immediately to the building ESS, Director of Crisis Intervention and Safety and/or Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Safety and Facilities for fights, drugs, threats, extortion, trespassers that refuse to leave, arguments, vandalism and other related issued;
12. Make ID's for students.
13. Keep the students orderly and be aware of possible food fights;
14. Responsible for assisting the staff in situations, which require one-on-one attention of an emergency nature.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent;
2. Ability to pass the paraprofessional basic skills test administered in the Human Resources Office, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

Salary: Per Paraprofessional contract.
Additional Information: 8 hours per day/40 hours per week. (84 day temporary/itinerant position). There is no guarantee that a permanent assignment will be provided following the 84 day contract.
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities
without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, parental status, genetics. disability or other protected category.