Job Description

Job Location: Chicago High School for the Arts - Chicago, IL 60622
Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.66 Hourly

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts®) seeks a full-time Security Guard to join our security team. Security personnel assist with the supervision of students throughout the building, ensuring a safe and supportive school environment. They are expected to establish trusting relationships with students and colleagues, address student misbehavior, and enforce school policies and procedures.
Hourly

Rate: $22.66
Key responsibilities include:
- Patrolling school grounds, supervising entrances and exits, and escorting students.
- Monitoring student movement through cameras, walking hallways, and checking restrooms/changing areas.
- Responding to staff and student reports of wrongdoing, investigating incidents, and supporting administrators in promoting good student conduct.
- Providing information on matters requiring administrative attention.
- Supporting the Dean of Students, faculty, and staff in creating a safe and positive school climate.
- Embracing and promoting the ChiArts vision, mission, and educational approach.
- Security Guards report directly to the Dean of Students and are expected to document and report incidents they observe.

Qualifications
- Experience working with students ages 12–18 in educational or co-curricular programs.
- Ability to adhere to school policies and enforce rules to maintain a safe environment.
- Caring, enthusiastic attitude with the ability to make quick, sound decisions regarding student safety.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with positive interpersonal rapport.
- Proficiency with email (Google) and Microsoft Word; ability to check accounts daily.
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff.
- Successful completion of restraint training and CPR, or willingness to complete training.
- Familiarity with restorative justice disciplinary approaches, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and populations.
- Adaptability in changing situations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.