Security Officer (Pt)
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jun 24, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Campus Security/Police
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Security Officer (Part Time)
Harold Washington College
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Protects and assists college students, faculty, staff, and visitors during an assigned shift. Protects all property of the college and reduces the risk of liability to the college. Enforces state and municipal laws and the rules of the Board of Trustees.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrols and monitors assigned areas, including buildings, dock
areas and parking lots, maintaining a professional appearance at
all times.
- Protects and assists staff, students and visitors. Ensures only
authorized individuals with proper identification are allowed in
the building/offices.
- Adheres to and enforces state and municipal laws and the rules
of the Board of Trustees.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures of the District are
followed by students, faculty, staff and authorized
individuals.
- Applies force which is reasonable and necessary under the
circumstances to protect life and property in compliance with
federal and state statutes.
- Appears in court hearing related to campus incidents when
he/she has signed a complaint, is required as a witness, or is
served with a subpoena.
- Reports all incidents on incident report forms prior to
completion of shift and notifies supervisor of disturbances and/or
irregularities .
- Operates CCC vehicles for patrol and other assignments, at the
discretion of the supervisor.
- Enforces parking regulations.
- Responds to sick or injured persons and calls 911 when
required. Provides emergency services to their best ability to
prevent further harm or injury.
- Secures access to building and offices.
- Maintains proper maintenance and handling of security radios
and equipment.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
Direct Supervision: Indirect Supervision:
None None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be an active or retired sworn officer, in good standing
with a current or former law enforcement or corrections agency,
with at least two years of experience in a law enforcement
capacity. Must have a valid driver’s license, current CPR and/or
first aid certification, and hazardous material training.
- Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent,
Associates degree or higher preferred. Knowledge of all relevant
state statutes and local ordinances.
- Ability to articulate verbally in a clear and distinct manner
during emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to make accurate decisions based on observations and
perceptions.
- Must be able to work well with staff and students. Must be able
to handle situations with tact, diplomacy, and
persuasiveness.
- Basic knowledge of personal computers and the applicable
software. Working knowledge of report writing and ability to learn
report codes.
- Must be self-directed and able to prioritize assignments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to regularly patrol the entire campus area on foot for
a full shift.
- Ability to run or jog for short periods during emergency and
non-emergency situations.
- Ability to stand at an assigned post for an extended period of
time.
- Ability to quickly climb and descend stairs to respond to
emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Ability to physically restrain and remove a person using
appropriate force.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, and reach in all
directions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate all security-related equipment including
radios, surveillance cameras, telephones, computers, fire alarm
annunciator panel, fire extinguisher, and 2-way radios.
- Ability to drive and operate CCC vehicles.
- 10. Physical ability to perform CPR and first aid, including
operating AED equipment.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities under all weather
conditions.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
Approved by Compensation and Classification 08/22/2013
TBD
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