Summer School Programming - Security Guard

Summer School Programming - Security Guard East St Louis School District 189 - 3.1 East Saint Louis, IL Job Details Seasonal 1 day ago Qualifications Report writing Outdoor work Writing skills Mid-level De-escalation support in education 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with children Driving Working with students Organizational skills Patrolling Security School policy and procedure enforcement Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description JobID:

4194

Position Type:

Summer School Support Positions/Security- Seasonal/Summer Date Posted:

5/19/2026

Location:

Various School Locations Date Available:

06/01/2026

Closing Date:

05/26/2026 2026 SUMMER

SCHOOL PROGRAMMING - SECURITY GUARD DESCRIPTION

: Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Security, the Security Guard will protect students, employees, and visitors, monitor property to prevent theft, vandalism, control access, maintain order and enforce regulations in and around school facilities to provide a safe environment in accordance with Board Policy, the Illinois School Code, and State and Federal mandates.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

: High 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 up and down on a 12" step at a rate of 25 full (up and down) steps per minute for 1 minute.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

:

Knowledge:

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

Skills:

Organization Communication Abilities:

Exhibit good judgment, 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: (Essential Job Functions) Regular attendance to perform assigned duties Control access to facilities, issues passes and directs visitors to appropriate areas Patrol assigned areas on foot or in vehicles to guard against theft, vandalism, and illegal entry Attempt to resolve less serious (non-criminal) acts of misconduct by students without arrest Identify and prevent persons from entering the building or grounds for the purpose of disrupting the educational process and/or committing criminal acts Perform periodic surveys of the physical plant to ascertain possible weak areas of security; advise the Coordinator of Security Follow the systemic patrol schedule of assigned school property determined by the Coordinator of Security Maintain a good working relationship with building administrators, co-workers, staff, and faculty members; be familiar with facilities in order to execute assigned duties in a professional, timely manner Continue to upgrade skills by attending workshops, seminars, and staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Purchasing and Transportation Prepare reports as directed by the Director of Purchasing and Transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

: School Environment; walking standing, squatting, hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to monitor various activities; kneeling, bending at the waist, sitting, for extended periods of time; walking fast or running to reach the point of security issues; reaching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at the waist to store files; lifting semi-heavy and heavy objects; driving a vehicle to conduct work

WORK ING CONDITIONS

: Inside/outside and office environment; all types of weather, snow, rain, wind, heat and cold

SAMPLE HAZARDS

: Possible contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals