Position Specifications

• Position Title: Part-Time Cafeteria Security Monitor
• Reports To: Director of Security and assigned school administrators
• Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; previous security experience preferred.

Position Overview: Part-Time Cafeteria Security Monitors help maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment in the cafeteria and nearby common areas by supervising students, enforcing school expectations, and responding to safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria and adjacent areas to maintain order, safety, and positive behavior.
• Confidently manage large groups and use de-escalation skills to address conflicts or disruptions; intervene in physical altercations when necessary per district protocols.
• Monitor cafeteria entrances and exits, report safety or facility concerns, and promptly notify administration of incidents.
• Use basic technology tools (such as the digital hall pass system and email/forms) to track student movement and complete simple documentation.
• Communicate expectations clearly to students and complete simple written reports or referrals as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Previous experience in a school environment and/or working with adolescents preferred; prior crisis management or security experience helpful.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently move through crowded areas, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; medical clearance required due to physical demands.
• Strong communication skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the school security team.

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 3.5 hours max daily, Monday through Friday (only on days students are present and lunch is served: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm).
• Pay: $15.50/hr.
• Benefits: No Benefits.

Community High School District 218 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 5 schools, 405 teachers and 5,656 students. Total Revenue is $167,429,000 and is trending up. Community High School District 218 spends $24,296 per student per year on instruction.