10-MONTH SECURITY GUARD

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a 10-MONTH SECURITY GUARD responsible for maintaining safety for students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and a commitment to support a diverse community. The position requires monitoring premises, assisting with student safety, and maintaining records of incidents.

Benefits

12 sick days

Medical & dental insurance

Paid term life insurance policy

IMRF pension after 10 years

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond to emergencies.
• Skills in establishing effective relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol premises to ensure safety.
• Assist with student arrivals and departures.
• Complete incident reports and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Human relation skills

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Summary

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.

• 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
  
  

Summary

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assistant Principal for Student Experiences

• 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
• 12 sick days
• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary
  
  

FLSA STATUS

• Non-Exempt
  
  

TO APPLY: An online application must be submitted for this vacancy on or before Wednesday June 30, 2025. The application website address is: http://www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp/

“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”

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