SEASONAL SECURITY

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Community High School District 218 is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe learning environment through campus patrols, access control, and incident response during school days and events.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with prior security or law enforcement experience preferred. It includes 10-month contractual employment with day shifts and coverage for extracurricular activities and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous security, school discipline, or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must meet district/state background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Campus patrol and visibility to deter theft, vandalism, and unsafe conduct.
• Monitor entrances; badge visitors and log sign-ins; escort unauthorized persons.
• Supervise transitions, cafeterias, assemblies, and events; engage with students.
• Respond to incidents; document reports; maintain activity logs.

Skills

Situational awareness

Verbal de-escalation

Written communication

Reliability & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cameras

Access control systems

Reporting software

Job description

Position Title: Security Officer

Reports To: Director of Security and assigned school administrators

Qualifications: Previous security or law enforcement experience preferred

Contract Length: 10-month (classified position)

Work Hours: School-day shifts with required coverage for extracurriculars, evening/weekend events, and emergencies as assigned.

Position Overview

Security Officers help maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment by preventing and responding to safety risks, building positive relationships with students and staff, and supporting school operations during the academic day and events. Officers proactively patrol facilities and grounds, manage access, de-escalate conflicts, document incidents, and serve as primary responders to emergencies.

Essential Duties

• Campus patrol and visibility: Continuously patrol interiors and exteriors (hallways, stairwells, restrooms, parking lots, athletic fields) to deter theft, vandalism, unauthorized entry, and unsafe conduct; check doors, lighting, emergency egress routes, and camera views; note facility issues for maintenance.
• Access control and visitor management: Monitor entrances, screen and badge visitors, verify authorization, maintain sign-in logs, and redirect or escort unauthorized persons from campus?
• Student support and supervision: Monitor transitions, cafeterias, assemblies, and events; build respectful rapport; use de-escalation and restorative approaches to keep students on task and learning?
• Incident response and documentation: Respond promptly to fights, medical issues, alarms, and other incidents; stabilize scenes; notify administration and public safety; write clear incident and misconduct reports; maintain activity logs and bus counts?
• Traffic and events: Provide parking/traffic control, enforce parking rules, and staff athletic, performing arts, and special events as assigned?
• Collaboration and communication: Coordinate with administrators, deans, counselors, nurses, SROs, and local agencies when appropriate; communicate safety expectations to students, staff, and visitors?
• Compliance and training: Follow district security procedures, student conduct policies, and accountability standards; complete required training and refreshers?
• Other assigned duties: Support locker distribution/searches consistent with policy; deliver sensitive materials when needed; support drills and actual emergencies (fire, severe weather, intruder)?

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; prior security, school discipline, or law enforcement experience preferred?
• Licensure/clearance: Ability to meet all district/state background requirements; any state/local credentials applicable to school security (e.g., PERC if required)?

Skills

• Situational awareness, sound judgment, and ethical practice in fast-paced environments?
• Verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building with adolescents from diverse backgrounds?
• Clear written communication for accurate incident and activity reporting; basic technology proficiency (cameras, access control, email/forms)?
• Reliability, teamwork, and professionalism, including impeccable punctuality and consistent follow-through?

Physical and Working Conditions

Frequent standing and walking for extended periods (up to a full shift), stair climbing, indoor/outdoor patrols in varied weather; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; ability to respond urgently across campus. The position may involve momentary physical intervention when necessary, in alignment with district training and safety protocols

Performance expectations and evaluation

Uphold a safe, orderly climate; reduce serious incidents; support attendance and positive perceptions of safety; adhere to district accountability standards. Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement (I.E.A. Local 218 Agreement)?

Compensation & Benefits

The position includes a competitive compensation package with family health/dental insurance, basic life insurance coverage