10-MONTH SECURITY GUARD |

Maine Township High School District 207; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a security guard to ensure the safety of students and staff. The role involves monitoring the premises, assisting staff, managing safety guidelines, and maintaining accurate records of incidents. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma, with a commitment to supporting a diverse school community.

Benefits

IMRF pension – employees vested after 10 years of employment

Medical & dental insurance

Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and visitors.
• Conscientious and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment inside and outside of the school building.

Responsibilities

• Professionally represents the school and District in interactions.
• Actively monitor, patrol and secure the premises.
• Respond promptly to all emergency events or crisis situations.

Skills

Communication

Human relations

Self-motivation

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The security guard will perform duties to keep students, staff and the building safe.

The successful candidate/team member must possess exceptional communication skills, human relation skills, be professional and self-motivated. The candidate would have a passion for helping others and possess cultural awareness/competency and understanding to support the needs of a diverse student and family/caregiver populations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, families, staff, and community members;

Actively monitor, patrol and secure the premises and secure doors and other entrances;

Assist staff with student when appropriate;

Assist with the safe arrival and departure of students, ensuring orderly traffic flow and compliance with safety guidelines;

Maintain accurate records of security incidents, activities, and observations;

Complete incident reports and provide detailed information for follow-up and analysis;

Operate scanning equipment, video surveillance system and software;

Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency events or crisis situations as needed;

Provide assistance to visitors, directing them to appropriate locations and enforcing visitor registration procedures;

Support extracurricular activities and events

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

SKILLS TO SUPPORT THESE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains punctual and regular attendance;

Conscientious and self-motivated with a strong work ethic;

Works well with students and staff;

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to control situations that might otherwise escalate;

Responds appropriately to sensitive and emergency situations;

Basic computer proficiency

The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and visitors;

Ability to maintain a safe environment both inside and outside of the school building;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, students and parents;

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift 25 pounds;

Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally experiencing exposure to various weather conditions;

Other skills as determined by administration

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

Desire to contribute to the safety and well-being of students and staff in a highly diverse school environment

Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license;

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed throughout the building with extended periods of walking and/or standing.

Ability to accept work with interruptions in a considerate, helpful manner.

Communication may not always be cooperative in nature and requires tact and discretion.

Must be able to lift 20-25 pounds

WORKING DAYS/HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities may require working hours beyond set hours and days,

REPORTS TO

Assistant Principal for Student Experiences

EVALUATED BY

Assistant Principal for Student Experiences

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SALARY & BENEFITS

10-month (185 paid days) - Start Date August 11, 2025

Total Number of Paid Hours/Day: 8.00

Total Number of Paid Hours/Year: 1480

Hourly Rate: $18.98 -$27.94 based on experience. Based on a 7/1 start date - annual compensation will be adjusted by start date for the first year

IMRF pension – employees vested after 10 years of employment

Medical & dental insurance

Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary

“As a matter of policy, the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other unlawful basis of discrimination, including harassment as defined and provided by the Illinois Human Rights Act and all other applicable state and federal laws shall not be considered either a qualification or disqualification of any applicant”

Postings current as of 6/23/2025 7:59:46 PM CST.

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