Regeneration Schools·Chicago, Illinois
The School Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and friendly learning environment by monitoring student behavior and enforcing school protocols. They also assist with campus operations, including managing student entry and dismissal while preventing unauthorized access or vandalism.
ReGeneration Schools, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with nine charter schools in Illinois and Ohio.
ReGeneration serves over 2,000 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income.
U.S.
News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois.
The recent CREDO study from Stanford University named ReGeneration as the top gap-busting schools in ELA in the state of Illinois and third in Math.
ReGeneration’s mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character.
We are seeking an experienced full-time School Security Officer to join our team. This individual will collaborate with school staff to create a learner-centered, friendly and safe school environment. He/she must also have a proven track record of articulating high expectations and promoting appropriate social behavior. The Security Officer helps to ensure the safety of the campus while also serving in other capacities to support the schools operations and its community members.
Competitive salary and benefits (based on experience).
ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or G.E.D. and possess 1-2 years of security experience in an urban setting. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting the academic and social success of students.
Market context
In Illinois, school security roles are typically tied to ongoing district needs for student safety, attendance support, and campus monitoring, especially in urban settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with prior security experience, comfort working with diverse student populations, and the ability to pass background screening. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show urban security experience and a clear commitment to supporting low-income students.