Position Title: Part-Time Security (Nights & Weekends)
Department: Security
Building: Deerfield and Highland Park High School
Reports To: Security Manager, Director of Security, Principal
Hours: Up to 600 hours per year; Hours scheduled for Weekends and Holidays
- Current shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3 p.m.-11 p.m. and Saturdays from 7a.m.-3p.m. (flexibility on hours per week based on schedule availability)
Deadline: Open until filled
Pay: $19.75/Hr
Benefits: Non-applicable

SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Security Manager, Director of Security, and Principal the person in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all occupants of the buildings during non-school hours.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma required.
Some training and/or experience with building security is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcome patrons and visitors, provide assistance as needed, and promote a safe, welcoming environment.
Monitor all entrances, exits, offices, athletic facilities, performance arts centers, maintenance areas, and other interior and exterior spaces.
Observe and monitor internal and external traffic to help maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle movement.
Supervise student activities and promote safe, appropriate behavior throughout school facilities.
Address disruptive or problematic situations professionally, diplomatically, and in accordance with established procedures.
Assist individuals and groups using district facilities and help ensure compliance with applicable facility-use rules and procedures.
Contact Maintenance to report facility issues, equipment malfunctions, or other maintenance concerns requiring attention.
During winter months, monitor driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways for hazardous snow and ice conditions and promptly report concerns to the grounds personnel on call.
Report incidents, suspicious activity, safety hazards, and security concerns to law enforcement and/or the appropriate supervisor, as necessary.
Deter inappropriate student behavior through a visible presence in student areas, proactive supervision, and positive interactions with students.
Refer students who violate school rules to the Deans’ Office in accordance with established school procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support district operations, facility safety, security, and the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with students, staff, visitors, and community members.
Ability to recognize, manage, and de-escalate tense, confrontational, or potentially volatile situations using sound judgment and appropriate communication techniques.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, and supervisory directives.
Utilizes common sense, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sound reasoning when addressing daily operational, security, and supervisory situations.
Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of employee, student, and other sensitive District information.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse individuals and constituencies within the school community.
Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to access information, use digital communication tools, and operate visitor management systems for school and District activities.
Ability to learn, operate, and adapt to new security technologies, software applications, and electronic security systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding office activities. Must be able to drive district vehicles.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students including taking actions that prevent or stop disruptions or fights involving students and/or adults.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.