Safety and Security Specialist

Safety and Security Specialist (4 Positions Available)

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Central Administrative Center - Harvard, Illinois

The Safety and Security Specialist maintains a secure, welcoming district environment through high‑visibility monitoring of all facilities and parking areas. Key duties include security monitoring, emergency response, access control, incident reporting, collaboration, first aid support, crisis communication, safety awareness, enforcing student pass policies, and confidentiality. This role supports administration by handling behavioral referrals, assisting School Resource Officers, and documenting incidents while serving as a professional first point of contact for visitors.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid driver’s license

A minimum of 3 years of experience in law enforcement, security, emergency management, education, or a related field is highly desired. Experience in a school setting or with school safety programs is highly desirable. Being multilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

Lead Safety & Security Specialist

This is a 9‑month IMRF hourly non‑union position with a starting range of $21.00 – $22.00 established by the Board of Education.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ personal and professional well‑being. Benefits for non‑union positions include major medical, dental, and vision insurance with Board contributions, a $50,000 Board‑paid term life insurance policy, and access to an Employee Assistance Plan. Employees receive paid sick days, paid personal leave days annually, and paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement is available after the successful completion of the first year.

In addition, we are committed to supporting continuous growth through extensive professional development opportunities, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all staff members.

Non‑Exempt

• Focuses on customer service, creating a positive climate of respect and trust.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Works well within a learning environment, including students, parents, staff, administrators, and the community.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, integrity, and confidentiality of information about students and staff in the school environment and community.
• Participates successfully in professional learning opportunities available to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.

• Monitor controlled entrances and greet visitors to help direct them to their destination.
• Monitor interior and exterior spaces, including athletic facilities, for suspicious or unauthorized persons or activities.
• Monitor and guide students to ensure they remain in authorized areas.
• Monitor student arrival and dismissal, including student‑approved exit via high‑school‑approved flexible scheduling.
• Check parking lots daily for parking tags.
• Ensure that students who are walking the halls have passes.
• Write referrals for any student who is disruptive, misses instructional time, or exhibits other behavioral problems.
• Assist the administration by escorting suspended students out of the building.
• Monitor video cameras for students leaving school, being disruptive in hallways, or engaging in any criminal activity on school grounds.
• Assist with directing traffic in the student parking lot and/or acting as a crossing guard.
• Assist School Resource Officers, Security, and Administration as needed.
• Provide written reports of incidents and accidents as needed.
• Attend after‑hours extracurricular activities on weekends or evenings as assigned.

• Build positive and encouraging relationships with students and staff.
• Report any unsafe conditions, irregularities to the school culture, or potential dangers to the staff, students, or visitors.
• Work with the administration, teachers, and students to establish regulations and procedures for students when necessary.
• Train, understand, and demonstrate correct procedural practices for…