Part-Time/Full-Time School Safety Officers 2025- 2026 SY

TITLE: School Safety Officer  CLASSIFICATION: Noncertified  Non-  FLSA:  Non-Exempt   DEPARTMENT:  Security   SALARY: $36,000-$53,000   WORK YEAR: 180  REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Safety and Security  
        
DESCRIPTION:
 
Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security and Supervisor of Safety and Security. The School Safety Officer will work to improve school safety and security. Working with the security guards, building administrators and other school employees, will assume duties and responsibilities that will ensure that access to buildings is limited to authorized individuals, that building security and safety procedures are followed and Board Polices are adhered to as related to security, safety and conduct. The employee will not have law enforcement powers with respect to local, state and federal laws. 4 Hour Flexible Shift Schedule:  7a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3 p.m.-7:00 p.m., 5 pm - 9p.m. 
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Must be a Certified Police Officer.
• Retired Law Enforcement Officer must have separated from law enforcement service in good standing and meets the requirements under Federal Law pursuant to 18 USC 926 (c)
• Must possess a photographic identification card and “retired” badge issued from the law enforcement agency from which he/she retired.
• Must meet and maintain all annual training requirements and such other qualifications set forth in the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705, in order to carry a concealed firearm and live ammunition while on duty.
• Familiarity with the E. St. Louis School District 189 area.
• Possess effective writing and oral communication skills.
• Desire to assist in maintaining and enhancing cooperative relationships between E. St. Louis School District 189 and the community.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board my find appropriate and acceptable.
• High School Graduation or GED
• 3 years’ experience in safety or security
• Class “A” Illinois Driver’s License
• Experience working with students is preferred
• Passing score on Step Test (This is a timed test requiring you to step and down on a 12” step at a rate of 25 full (up and down) steps per minute for 1 minute.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: 

• Municipal and state codes, as well as district policies and procedures
• Behavior intervention techniques including de-escalation of a situation
• Crowd control procedures and the detection and identification of dangerous drugs and improper substances
• Health and safety regulations

 
ABILITY:

• Exhibit good judgement, follow directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Observe situations and determine an effective course of action
• Maintain confidentiality
• Present a professional appearance and attitude to the public

 
SKILLS:

• Organizational skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Management skills that result in full compliance in all areas of supervision
• Networking skills that bring resources to students and families
   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Required to carry a concealed firearm and live ammunition while on duty, under the conditions the employee meets all annual training requirements and other qualifications set forth in the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705, pertaining to retired Illinois Law Enforcement Officers.
• Employee must provide his/her own service weapon and ammunition.
• Shall comply with all Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board policies and procedures related to the use of deadly force.
• Monitor and screen access to school grounds and facilities which will include engagement of any unknown persons on school grounds. Engagement includes but is not limited to identifying the individual, ascertaining their purpose for being on school property and insuring that the person is properly directed and proceeds to the appropriate location.
• Regularly patrol school perimeter and facility which will include security checks of school site including playgrounds and parking areas as well as security checks of school outbuildings and the school itself ensuring that access is limited to approved and specified areas or points. 
• Supervise student, adult and community events/activities (as assigned) to insur