Director - Security
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 19, 2021
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Primary Objective:Ensures an atmosphere conducive to learning by planning, organizing and directing the activities involved in the preservation of the safety and security of a District facility.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigates complaints and solves crimes. Develops procedures
to minimize losses and stop crimes. Informs students, faculty and
staff of college rules and regulations regarding safety, property
control, parking regulations, emergency response procedures, and
building access.
- Reviews all incident reports, initiates the required follow-up
actions, and forwards all required reports to management.
- Serves as the liaison to the Chicago Police Department to
facilitate investigations needing further action.
- Responsible for the security and safety of all persons
utilizing the institution’s facilities. Implements, enforces, and
adheres to security policies and procedures for the district and
the college. Oversees property of the college is protected and
reduces the risk of liability to the college.
- May use only necessary force to arrest offenders only if he/she
is also an off-duty sworn officer and have evidence that a crime
has been committed, or detains offenders until Chicago Police
arrive when not a sworn officer. The general rule for application
of force is that only necessary force may be used. When force is
applied by an individual (for example, to protect life, or
property), the amount of force permissible is, likewise, only that
which is reasonable and necessary under the circumstances.
- Oversees recruitment, hiring, evaluation, discipline and
discharge of personnel within the Security Department.
- Plans for adequate staffing and ensures that an appropriate
pool of human resources is available to meet safety and security
needs.
- Directs and supervises security staff. Provides resources for
staff to accomplish the goals and objectives. Advises staff in
areas of improvement. Regularly evaluates all security staff and
provides constructive feedback on their work.
- Plans and conducts staff meetings and training activities for
department staff to keep staff informed and to improve security
operations. Conducts regular meetings and advises staff on
activities and/or changes within the District.
- Appears in court hearings related to campus incidents when
he/she has signed a complaint, is required as a witness, or is
served with a subpoena.
- Represents the college at district-wide meetings.
- Verifies all time and attendance records for security
staff.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. degree in related field plus 6 years law enforcement
experience with 4 years supervisory experience. Knowledge of all
relevant state statutes and local ordinances.
- Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of
the position.
- Must be able to handle all situations with tact,
persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written
forms.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and the applicable
software required.
- Good decision making skills and the ability to exhibit firmness
with understanding when dealing with students and staff.
- Excellent employment record.
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