What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Security Officer/Monday-Friday 1st Shift position at St. Moritz Security Services?
School Security Officer/Monday-Friday 1st Shift
This School Security Officer position is a front-line school safety role focused on maintaining a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors in a school setting in Rockford, IL.
Location: Rockford, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, day shift (primarily)
Pay Rate: $17/hr
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years old
- Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC)
- 20-hour security training course certifiacte
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Authorization to work in the United States
Your day would likely include:
- Patrolling hallways, stairwells, entrances, and school grounds
- Monitoring visitors and controlling access to the building
- Watching security cameras and responding to suspicious activity
- Assisting students, staff, and visitors
- Reporting incidents and documenting patrols
- Supporting school administrators during emergencies or disciplinary situations
- Operating metal detectors and other security equipment when required
The ideal candidate has:
- Strong observation skills
- Good judgment under pressure
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to interact positively with students and staff
- Reliability and punctuality
- Physical stamina for standing and walking throughout the day
- Consistent weekday schedule
- No overnight shifts
- School-based environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in school safety and security
- Potential pathway into security supervision, campus safety, or law enforcement careers
- Standing or walking for 8–12 hours
- Responding to emergencies and disruptive incidents
- Working around large groups of students
- Remaining alert throughout the shift
- Managing stressful situations professionally
IL #122-001049
IL #123.000460
Salary : $17