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Part Time Security Officer (Off-Duty Police) 

Job Number:

2300005T 

Posting Date

: Jan 27, 2023, 10:12:03 PM

Primary Location

: Central-42 West Madison Street (Safety & Security)

Position Type: Union Position

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Safety is among the top priorities at Chicago Public Schools, and the Office of Safety and Security has implemented a comprehensive system that includes trained staff, protocols, programs, and policies to keep students and staff safe before, during, and after school. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is top priority for the security team.

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Student Safety Center Manager, the Part-Time Security Officer is responsible for the overall safety and security of the school, and serves as a key member of the security team. The Part-Time Security Officer will actively engage in supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. This role is physically demanding, as the Part-Time Security Officer is the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents and must respond urgently.

The Part-Time Security Officer will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
  • Actively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests utilizing Safety Care skills up to and including momentary physical intervention if warranted by the safety risk.
  • Conduct Hall Sweeps as required or necessary. 
  • Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety risks to the Security Supervisor or administration in a timely manner.
  • Complete proper documentation related to incident and misconduct reports, which will allow administration to produce progress reports against key metrics.
  • Assist with the organization and distribution of student lockers, and locker searches.
  • Patrol (foot or mobile) and monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school. Redirect or escort individuals from property as appropriate. 
  • When assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests. 
  • Actively participate in professional development training to ensure continuous professional development.
  • Monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety, as required. 
  • Build positive, professional relationships with students, and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building.
  • Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times.
  • Lead efforts to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students with maximizing their time on task in classrooms.
  • Provide primary emergency response during crisis situations including but not limited to fire, tornado and active shooter incidents.
  • Assist school, within scope of role responsibility, in meeting expectations for school-wide average attendance and reduction in serious misconducts.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Part-Time Security Officer must possess the following qualifications: 

Education Required: 

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required 

Experience Required: 

  • Active, sworn Chicago Police Officer with a minimum of 2-3 years experience with CPD
  • Familiarity with CPS technology systems utilized for school safety processes (i.e. camera systems or entry screening systems) preferred

Other Requirements: 

  • Successful completion of CPS Security Training curriculum with associated certifications
  • Successful completion of CPS physical fitness skills assessment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Meet school’s expectation for school-wide average attendance and reduction in serious misconducts
  • Stakeholder perception of a safe school climate and culture
  • Adherence to CPS Office of Safety and Security Accountability Standards
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairs
  • Ability to digest and enforce the CPS Student Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
  • Ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture
  • Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with administration 
  • Ability to thrive in changing and challenging conditions while maintaining a positive and progressive perspective
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, and a staunch commitment to continuously develop related insight
  • Willingness to take accountability for mistakes and a commitment to make appropriate corrective adjustments
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and succeed in fast-paced environments
  • Sound judgment and ethical practices
  • Commitment to social justice and restorative justice practices
  • Strong communication skills (Oral, Written, Interpersonal)
  • Impeccable attendance and punctuality

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.
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