School Safety Officer

Make a Difference in Our Schools and Community! Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 is seeking motivated, passionate, and dedicated professionals to join our Titan Talent as a School Safety Officer in our school district! There are multiple positions available; if you are committed to fostering a safe , supportive , and positive environment for students and staff, we want you on our team!

Pay Rate: Starting at $25.00 per hour Benefits: 2026 Benefits Enrollment Guide

WHAT DO SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS DO? Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure Campus Safety: Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors across campus.
• Support Student Well-Being: Monitor student behavior and support everyday safety during school operations and activities.
• Respond & Protect: Address and resolve security concerns or incidents at your assigned building and other district facilities as needed.

Job Benefits

• Comprehensive Package: Competitive healthcare, retirement, and leave benefits.
• Impactful Work. A rewarding opportunity to mentor, protect, and support K-12 students daily.
• School-Year Schedule: Work a 9-month schedule (175 days) aligned with the school year—enjoy summers off while maintaining your full, year-round health insurance coverage.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Active or retired law enforcement officer in good standing with prior agency and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
• Ability to obtain and maintain any licenses, certifications, training, or qualifications required for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background checks and other employment screenings required by law and District policy.

Think this is the right fit for you?! Please review the job description linked below and apply today! Job Description: School Safety Officer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO STATEMENT Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.