School Security Officer; SSO

Yorkville CUSD 115 is seeking a School Security Officer (SSO) for the  school year.

Responsible for providing safety and security services for the school campus and protecting the life and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. The School Security Officer (SSO) will have successfully completed training. The SSO will perform routine patrols of school facilities and work closely with staff to ensure schools are secure both during the regular school day, and at events occurring outside normal school hours.

The SSO will have to demonstrate effective and proactive communication and exhibit the ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students and staff. Additionally, it will be expected that this position will perform other duties and responsibilities as they are assigned.

The District 115 SSO shall carry out the essential duties listed below, all subject to applicable student records and mental health confidentiality laws. This list is not all inclusive as other responsibilities will be assigned.

• Provide security for locations/facilities; maintain a professional appearance and work proactively to identify potential safety concerns or indicators of school violence.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, staff, SSO Supervisors, Campus Monitors, Yorkville Police Department, and Kendall County Sheriff's Office to ensure school safety.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations when assigned. Remain available and cooperate with local law enforcement as directed.
• When assigned, handle complaints filed by students, staff, or others in a professional and timely manner. Report the information to the administration as directed.
• Ensure reports are generated in a professional, timely and complete manner.
• Remain knowledgeable of current processes and procedures pertinent to the District 115 School Safety, Security, and Training Program through continued education, seminars, and training.
• Respond as directed to work during emergencies, including working extended duty hours over weekends and holidays, or during periods of severe or inclement weather.
• Maintain constant mental alertness and mobility. Have the ability to quickly evaluate and respond to critical situations as required.
• At all times, SSO's will be required to maintain confidentiality. The sharing of information outside the designated supervisory chain is prohibited. This includes specifically but without limitation, compliance with applicable student records and mental health confidentiality laws.
• Participate in training programs to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities, which include training offered on effective interaction with special needs students.
• Successfully complete ongoing training, weapons inspections, and firearm qualifications on at least an annual basis.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, and maintain a working knowledge of school board policies. Be willing to take direction from staff and law enforcement as it relates to the performance of duties.
• Maintain and keep current, all certifications required by the District, including but not limited to firearms qualification (i.e., a qualified retired law enforcement officer or qualified law enforcement officer).
• Duties may include shift work, weekends, and holidays.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with staff, students, and local law enforcement.
• Work effectively with little supervision, having the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of district/school policy and be able to apply that knowledge to effectively handle matters of concern or report them as appropriate.
• Maintain weapons proficiency as outlined, maintain qualifications, and attend all training required.
• Maintain knowledge and acceptance of cultural and racial diversity and be aware of community demographics.
• Consistently display the ability to multitask and manage time properly.
• Fulfill duties by working toward the goal of public safety, community partnership, and service to district staff, students and families in a professional manner.
• The ability to respond without hesitation to any threat of violence, properly assess the…