Safety and Security Officer - IDPL (Administ

Safety and Security Officers (IDPL) - AdministrationInstituto del Progreso Latino is a community organization whose mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino(a) immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters participation in the changing U.S. society while preserving cultural identity and dignity. Founded in 1977 to help Latino's learn basic skills, pass the civil service exam and obtain higher paying post office jobs, Instituto has grown to a flourishing educational center serving over 14,000 Chicago families per year.Instituto del Progreso Latino, Instituto Justice and Leadership Career Academy and Instituto Health Science Career Academy along with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every individual and child-in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with CPS/ISBE, our school strives to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment.Position DescriptionThe Safety & Security Officer responds to emergencies, intervenes in interpersonal conflicts, and directs students and staff in crisis situations. Safety & Security Monitors will help provide a safe learning environment for our students, educators, staff and guests. Assist and support with student behavior management and helping students that require additional guidance. Safety & Security Officers supervise students and guests during arrivals, visitations, class transition, lunch, and in-school/after school activities as well as monitor all three buildings and parking lots.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor all arrivals, dismissal, parking lots, class transitions, lunch, in-school/after school activities and special eventsMaking sure all areas are clear and all students are in classReport Suspicious behaviors and incidencesAssist with student early dismissalsRetrieving and guiding students and guests to their destinationEnforcing the school's hallway and bathroom pass policiesMonitor during all check-in and check-out processesAssist with conflict-resolution and De-escalating conflictsResponding to and reporting all inappropriate and/or suspicious behavior to their supervisorAssist with school safety drills such as, fire drills, lockdowns, tornado drills, bus evacuation drillsEnsure that Instituto property is not damaged and is taken care of properlyEnsure the safety of all individualsPerform other-job related duties as assignedQualifications, Experience / EducationAssociate's or Bachelor's degree preferredBilingual English/Spanish preferred3 years' experience in a school setting preferredExperience working with adolescents is highly desiredAbility to multi-task and work in a quick-paced and dynamic environmentMaintain a high sense of confidentialityAbility to work with a diverse group of peopleTeam playerAbility to work independentlyHave exceptional organization and time management skillsHave an excellent "customer" service attitudeWilling to learn and growThe above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements .)Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Approximately 50% of time spent standing, some lifting (under 20 lbs.)Majority of work is distributed throughout the organization's locations and is not limited to one specific area. Light travel, within walking distance (less than 2 square blocks to and from all locations). Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.Part-Time and Full-Time positions are availableBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability403b retirement saving planPaid Time OffVacationSickPersonalHolidaysInstituto del Progreso Latino & Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy & Instituto Justice Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Instituto Del Progreso Latino