Campus Safety - Lead

Township High School District 214

Wheeling, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Crisis Intervention, Defibrillator, Diversity, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, First Aid, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Material Moving, Mentoring, Office Equipment, Secondary School, Student Conduct, Team Player
LOCATION
Wheeling, IL
POSTED
4 days ago

id='p5179_'>Campus Safety - Lead JobID: 5179

Position Type:

SUPPORT STAFF/Campus Safety

Date Posted:

6/15/2026

Location:

Wheeling High School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

Internal Until 06/19/2026

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POSITION: Campus Safety - Lead (WHS) 40 hours/week Grade 5 Start: August 10, 2026

ASSIGNMENT: 12 Month, Grade 5, Step 1, $27.62 ESPA agreement linked here.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This work involves assisting the DHSSSW with mentoring, training, and assisting in the scheduling of the Campus Safety team. It also involves supervising the behavior of students outside the classroom, assisting the teachers with immediate disciplinary problems in the classroom, promoting the well being and safety of students, and providing assistance and direction to campus visitors. Must be tactful and use fairness when dealing with a variety of problems and emergency situations experienced by students and visitors. There is considerable contact with students, staff, parents, and the general public.

An employee in this position works within clearly established systems and procedures, must exhibit organizational skills and exercise independent judgment and confidentiality in the performance of duties. The Campus Safety - Lead must exhibit initiative and embrace a collaborative team approach to accomplish the mission of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 40 lbs.
  • Must sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or move frequently from workstation to various other areas of building.
  • Must organize and prioritize workflow.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
  • Must project a positive image of the district to students, staff and parents as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
  • Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents, visitors and the general public.
  • Must have awareness of a variety of student needs including physical and social emotional needs.
  • Must hold a valid drivers license.
  • Prior experience in safety or security fields.
  • Must have knowledge of high school student's needs and behavior patterns.
  • Must have previous experience working with youth.
  • Must complete district approved Crisis Prevention Institute training (CPI).
  • Must have physical ability to move about frequently and quickly throughout the school campus.
  • Must have possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED Certificate or equivalent.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

  1. Assisting the DHSSSW in the efficient and effective functioning of the school including but not limited to:

a. debriefing with campus safety team

b. supporting school safety and district crisis plans

c. responding to emergency or crisis situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns

d. promoting a safe school environment by observing and reporting behavior of students, parents and visitors on school property

e. promoting a clean school environment and ensures that school policies and procedures are followed school wide by supervising students behavior outside the classrooms

f. assisting visitors by helping them obtain a visitors pass and directing them to the appropriate location

g. supporting and supervising students in non academic settings

h. assisting students who appear ill, distraught, or otherwise needy by contacting parents or appropriate school personnel and referring to the appropriate services

i. promoting a clean school environment and correcting student misperceptions of others by modeling appropriate behavior and/or talking to the students

j. assisting the DHSSSW and School Resource Officer in escorting students to and from various locations

  1. Participating in appropriate professional development activities in order to enhance job performance.

  2. Cultivating and developing inclusive and equitable working relationships with staff, students and community members.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online.

Click on the Red "APPLY" button to begin an online application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,

gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Township High School District 214