Job Description

Position Title: Security Guard
Location: CICS Longwood 3-8: 1309 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Salary: starting at $42,029, commensurate with experience
Reports To: Campus Director of Operations | School Principal
Type: Full Time
Start Date: August 2024

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Overview:

As a part of the school support team, a Security Guard will work collaboratively to assist in the operational functions of their campus. A Security Guard will support the school mission and values as well as the DS mission and values to be the face and voice of the school with professionalism and organization, as a top priority at all times. A Security Guard will promote attitudes of student responsibilities and assists the professional staff with the safety of students and staff and the security of the facilities.

Responsibilities

• Exercise good judgment with regards to student behavior and disciplinary actions
• Monitor student behavior and promote a safe school environment
• Support & manage daily traffic coordination
• Assist in the reception office, as needed
• Monitor hallways, bathrooms, lunchroom, playgrounds and courtyards on a consistent daily basis
• Assist with all safety and evacuation procedures
• Assign and manage all 2-way radios
• Accept and distribute daily mail and packages
• Monitor and observe the parking lot
• Assist in coordinating/advising security for after school and weekend events
• Monitor and observe school cameras and security systems
• Monitor entry and exit points of the building

Requirements (minimum)
Education: High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications: Must have safety care training - CPR and First AID

Physical demands

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing.
• Ability to lift at least 50 Ibs

Benefits:

• 25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

Disclaimer: Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191

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