Position Title: Security Guard
Location: CICS Prairie- 11530 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Salary: starting at $42,029, commensurate with experience
Reports To: Dean
Type: Full Time
Start Date: June 2026
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.
As a part of the school support team, a Security Guard will work collaboratively to assist in the operational functions of their campus responsible for protecting property by patrolling designated areas, monitoring surveillance systems, enforcing security protocols, responding to alarms and incidents, and reporting any suspicious activity to maintain safety on the premises; essentially, deterring criminal activity and ensuring the security of a building or location by actively observing and responding to potential threats. A Security Guard will support the school culture team by promoting positive attitudes of student responsibilities and assists the professional staff with the safety of students and staff and the security of the facilities.The Security Guard will be stationed at the front door of the school and will manage entry of students, staff, families and visitors.
Responsibilities
Requirements (minimum)
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications: Must have safety care training - CPR and First AID
Physical demands
Benefits:
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
About Us
Distinctive Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools. We are committed to demonstrating results by collaborating with existing networks, providing strong support and resource allocation at the local level, and using evidence-based programs and practices with proven effectiveness in improving student outcomes. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach.
The mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
We will innovate, trailblaze and collaboratively lead a public education transformation that positively impacts the greater education community and ensures that each Distinctive Schools student thrives in college, career and life.
