Campus Safety & Security Leader

Niles Township High Schools District 219; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is seeking a Safety and Security Supervisor to assist the Director of Safety and Security in overseeing all aspects of the Safety and Security Department and daily campus safety operations.

You will lead safety team activities, coordinate training, and ensure policies are followed, while maintaining calm decision-making, clear communication, and strong collaboration with administrators, staff, students, and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in public or educational safety.
• Knowledge of federal and state law as well as village ordinances.
• Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively.
• High standards of integrity, honesty and accuracy.
• Ability to react quickly yet calmly in stressful situations or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with security service providers for recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training Safety Team members on assigned shifts.
• Coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate safety and security staff.
• Provide training, professional development, and performance evaluation for department staff.
• Work with security service provider supervisors to evaluate personnel.
• Maintain payroll records for District safety team personnel in coordination with the security service provider.
• Complete scheduling, post assignments, and work inspections for safety team members.
• Facilitate duties of the Assistant Director of Safety and Security in their absence.
• Ensure regular building surveillance of exterior areas, grounds, and parking areas.
• Monitor student activity in common areas and assist with large events and transportation safety.
• Develop proactive safety strategies and emergency response plans.

Skills

Public safety experience

Legal knowledge

Situational awareness

Integrity

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IL Driver's License

Job description

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is seeking a Safety and Security Supervisor to assist the Director of Safety and Security in overseeing all aspects of the Safety and Security Department and daily campus safety operations.

You will lead safety team activities, coordinate training, and ensure policies are followed, while maintaining calm decision-making, clear communication, and strong collaboration with administrators, staff, students, and the community.