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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description 

Job Title: Security and Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)Specialist 

Job Code:

Department: Security Services

Supervisor: Director of Security Services

Date: 8/6/2026

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: 24.57-34.31

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The SEOC Specialist supports the Security Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) by monitoring, coordinating, and documenting security and emergency-related activities across the district. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
4. Monitors security and emergency operations center (SEOC) systems including cameras, alarms, access control platforms, and other security technologies to maintain awareness of district conditions.
5. Receives, documents, and prioritizes incident reports, service requests, and emergency notifications.
6. Maintains real-time situational awareness and tracks incidents from initiation through resolution.
7. Inputs, updates, and retrieves information within incident management systems, databases, and activity logs.
8. Coordinates internal security resources based on established protocols and incident severity.
9. Supports emergency operations by maintaining status boards, incident logs, and situational reports.
10. Disseminates accurate and timely information to appropriate personnel and leadership during both routine operations and emergencies.
11. Assists in the activation and coordination of emergency notifications and alerts when required.
12. Collaborates with internal and external partners including school administrators, district leadership, and local emergency responders to ensure unified response and resource alignment.
13. Ensures accurate documentation and reporting of incidents in accordance with district procedures.
14. Evaluates incident response activities and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
15. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in public safety, criminal justice, emergency management, or related field preferred. Experience in security operations, emergency services, operations centers, or similar environments preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned with core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
2. Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced, environments.
3. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
4. Proficiency with technology platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and security-related software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a coordinated team. 

WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel.  Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply) 

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Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.  2.

X

Balancing Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. 3.

X

Stooping Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 4.

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Kneeling  Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 5.

X

Crouching Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 6.

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Crawling Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. 7.

X

Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 8.

X

Standing Particularly for sustained periods of time. 9.

X

Walking Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances. 10.

X

Pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to thrust forward, downward or outward. 11.

X

Pulling Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.  12.

X

Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and required the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.  13.

X

Finger use Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with the fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling. 14.

X

Grasping Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. 15.

X

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Those activities in which you must convey detailed or spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.  16.

X

Hearing  Perceiving the nature of sounds. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds such as when making fine adjustments on machinery. 17.

X

Repetitive Motions Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. 

The Physical Requirements of the Position (Select one) 

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Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.  2.

X

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rate for Light Work.  3.

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Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 4.

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Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 5.

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Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision   (Select all that apply)

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X

Machine Operations inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, or visual inspection.  2.   - Mechanics Skilled tradespeople This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as power tools, lathes, and drills. 3.

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Mobile Equipment This is a minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and high equipment.  4.

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Other  This is a minimum standard based on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc. 

The Conditions the Worker will be subject to in this position (Select all that apply)

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X

The worker is subject to inside environment conditions. 2.

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The worker is subject to outside environment conditions. 3.

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The worker is subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of greater that one hour. 4.

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The worker is subject to noise which would cause them to have to shout. 5.

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The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.