Assistant Director of Security (Full-Time)

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and welfare benefit

Pension plan with SURS

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is hiring an Assistant Director of Security to help create a safe campus environment and enforce campus policies. The role supports the Director, may supervise satellite security operations, and handles incident reporting and enforcement across the district.

Requirements include a B.A. degree in a related field with 3–4 years of law enforcement experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in related field preferred plus 3–4 years law enforcement experience with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of relevant state statutes and local ordinances.
• Ability to handle situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigating complaints and solving crimes, and inform campus on rules and safety procedures.
• Serve as second in command when Director is absent.
• Possible supervision of security operations at satellite locations.
• Review incident reports and forward required reports to Director of Security.
• Ensure security and safety of all campus users and enforce policies.
• Apply only necessary force in compliance with laws when applicable.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of security staff.
• Assist staffing planning to meet safety needs.
• Direct and supervise staff; provide feedback and opportunities for improvement.
• Plan staff meetings and training to improve security operations.
• Appear in court or government offices as needed.
• Represent the college at district-wide meetings.
• Verify time and attendance records for security staff.
• Adhere to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Decision making

Public safety awareness

Education

B.A. degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Assistant Director of Security (Full-Time)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago’s, City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity - empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Assists in ensuring an atmosphere conducive to learning by enforcing all campus policies and security measures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in investigating complaints and solving crimes. Recommends 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.

2. Serves as second in command in the absence of the Director of Security.

3. May supervise all security operations at a satellite location within the district.

4. Reviews incident reports, initiates the required follow-up actions, and forwards all required reports to Director of Security.

5. 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.

6. May use only necessary force to arrest offenders only if he/she is also an off‑day sworn officer and has 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 and in compliance with federal and state statutes.

7. May participate in recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline and discharge of personnel within the Security Department at an assigned location.

8. Assists in planning for adequate staffing and ensures that an appropriate pool of human resources is available to meet safety and security needs.

9. Assists in directing and supervising security staff. Advises staff in areas of improvement. Assists in the evaluation of all security staff and provides constructive feedback on their work.

10. Assists with planning and conducting staff meetings and training activities for department staff to keep staff informed and to improve security operations.

11. Appears in court hearing, or other offices of government, related to campus incidents when he/she has signed a complaint, is required as a witness, or is served with a subpoena, or at other times as necessary.

12. May represent the college at district‑wide meetings.

13. Assists with verifying all time and attendance records for security staff.

14. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.A. degree in related field preferred plus 3‑4 years law enforcement experience with 2 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at the discretion of management. Knowledge of all relevant state statutes and local ordinances.

2. Must be able to handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.

3. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

4. Working knowledge of personal computers and the applicable software used a plus.

5. Good decision making skills and the ability to exhibit firmness with understanding when dealing with students and staff.

6. Excellent employment record.

7. Physical ability to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position.

The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

Special Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel to satellite campus as needed.
• Experience in administration.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Additional Information:

• Salary Range: $63,394 - $70,000
• Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

WE OFFER

Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!