School Safety & Student Support Assistant

Thornton Fractional High School District 215; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

10+ paid holidays

15 sick days per year

Lunch breaks

Job summary

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a Full-Time, Non-Exempt Security Assistant to provide supervision and security for students and facilities. The role includes operating weapons detection systems, greeting visitors, and de-escalating conflicts while maintaining confidentiality and discipline in a busy school environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal of Building Control, duties include screenings, searches, mediations, and coordination during events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current PERC, CPR and AED certifications or the ability to obtain during probation.
• CPI and Restorative Practices trainings required biennially.
• Fluent English and ability to communicate with staff, students, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate weapons detection systems; screen students and visitors.
• Greet and run security stations at entry points and events.
• Supervise students in hallways, restrooms, and cafeteria; monitor buses.
• Conduct hallway sweeps for tardiness; supervise tardy students.
• Perform student and locker searches with staff and police liaison.
• Escort students and visitors through the building when needed.
• De-escalate conflicts and conduct mediations/restorative circles.
• Refer students to counselors as appropriate; support attendance efforts.
• Assist deans with paperwork for minor infractions.

Skills

Fluent English

Discretion/Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PERC certification

CPR certification

AED certification

CPI Training

Restorative Practices Training

Job description

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a Full-Time, Non-Exempt Security Assistant to provide supervision and security for students and facilities. The role includes operating weapons detection systems, greeting visitors, and de-escalating conflicts while maintaining confidentiality and discipline in a busy school environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal of Building Control, duties include screenings, searches, mediations, and coordination during events.