Security Worker (Female)

Wolf Branch Elementary School; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Health/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

Wolf Branch Elementary School is seeking a Security Worker to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role includes patrolling hallways, monitoring facilities, and assisting with arrivals, meals, and dismissals.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and ability to follow multi-step instructions. Candidates must be able to operate security systems and collaborate with police and emergency personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and follow multi-step oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, and public areas to ensure safety.
• Assist with supervision during arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dismissal.
• Assist staff and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptions.
• Manage visitor check-in and verify identification.
• Monitor security cameras and report concerns to administration.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

District security systems

Computer skills

Job description

Supervised By

Director of Security

Objective/Purpose

The job of Security Worker is done for the purposes of maintaining safe and an orderly educational environment and providing for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and visitors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, female toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.


• Ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on time arrival to class and to assigned locations.


• Assist with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.


• Assist the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.


• Monitor energy management systems program if directed.


• Assist in locker searches for weapons/drugs/contraband as directed by the administration.


• Maintain the orderly flow of automobile and/or bus traffic in the parking lots. Issue warnings for parking infractions.


• Encourage and ensure that students, employees, and visitors wear identification badges; photograph students, employees, etc. for photo IDS and print ID badges as needed.


• Manage visitor check in, assist visitors with directions, and secure proper visitor identification and background check.


• Monitor security cameras; provide camera photos and video clips as requested by the administration; inform administration of any concerns as observed watching the cameras.


• Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.


• Report any disciplinary infractions, unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to the administration.


• Notify the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations pursuant to safety procedures and policy.


• Notify immediately appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.


• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs.


• Upkeep campus marquee messages as directed by the administration.


• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the school.


• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.


• Perform other job duties as assigned for the purpose of supporting the educational mission of the school district.


• Observe safe work practices, including maintaining storage areas in safe condition.


• Supervise students in cafeterias, hallways, and emergency situations, and communicate issues to the administration.


• Keep the Director of Facilities and/or the administration informed about ongoing activities/emerging issues.


• Document all injuries that require treatment.


• Take the initiative to perform routine responsibilities independently.


• Assist other staff as needed to deal with unexpected or urgent situations.


• Monitor facility conditions. Report suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions (e.g., unusual odors, discolorations, noises, leaks, etc.).


• Complete/Participate in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.


• Complete/Participate in District training programs and initiatives as directed.


• Be punctual and dependable on all aspects of work duties.


• Display a positive attitude toward students, employees, and the public.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• Must be able to complete online computerized training.


• Must have a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.


• Must be able to understand and follow multi-step oral and written instructions.


• Must be able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.


• Must maintain general knowledge of District policy, procedure, state law, and juvenile codes related to high school students and public-school facilities.


• Must be able to operate District security systems; including strong computer skills.


• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.


• Must be able to successfully work with and supervise students.


• Preferred experience in security or similar professions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may occasionally work in extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and may work on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee may be exposed to risk of injury in the security duties of the position. During the summer months when students are not in session, the security position will assume some of the responsibilities of the custodial, grounds, and maintenance classifications. The noise level is frequently loud. Some positions may be subject to weekend and/or rotating shifts and 24-hour call-out.

Rate of Pay

$18.25/hour

This position is eligible for Medical/Dental/Health/Life Insurance and Paid-Time Off. This position participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition, or disability. In compliance with the immigration reform and control act of 1986, District 203 intends to hire only individuals authorized to work in the United States.