Part Time Security Guard

Archdiocese-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a dedicated security professional to protect our pastoral centers, employees, and visitors. You will patrol buildings, greet people, and coordinate with facilities staff to maintain safety and calm in tense situations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a police academy or security certification, 5 years of security experience (or 1 year as a police officer), a valid IL driver’s license, and availability for second shift.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED with Security certification or Police Academy completion.
• 5 years of security background or 1 year as police officer.
• Ability to think quickly and react to varied situations with discipline.
• Valid IL Driver’s License and availability for second shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security for all employees and visitors.
• Keep current on emergency procedures and safety equipment.
• Greet employees and visitors as they enter the buildings.
• Walk through interior and exterior of all buildings to ensure security.
• Watch for and report suspicious behavior.
• Secure all windows, doors, gates, etc.
• Coordinate with Building Engineers and front desk staff as needed.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Shift may rotate across pastoral center locations.

Skills

Security procedures

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

Job Summary

The security personnel are to maintain the safety and security for all Archdiocese of Chicago (AOC) Pastoral center employees and visitors.

Essential Job functions

• Maintain safety and security for all employees and visitors.
• Keep current on all emergency procedures and all safety equipment.
• Greet employees and visitors as they enter the buildings.
• Walk through interior and exterior of all buildings to ensure building is secure.
• Watch for and report any suspicious behavior.
• Secure all windows, doors, gates, etc.
• Work within other building personnel as needed, Building Engineers, front desk reception, etc.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in all stressful situations.
• Shift may include rotation at more than one pastoral center locations.

Job Requirements

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent, and Completion of the Police Academy or Certification for Security.
• 5 years of security background or one year as police officer
• Problem Solver must have the ability to think and react quickly to a variety of situations, strategic thinker, self-discipline.
• Valid IL Driver’s License. Availability to work second shift.

Preferred Job Skills and Experience

• Current or Retired Police Officer
• Familiarity with the Chicago Metro Area.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here .

This position has an hourly salary range of $18.84 - $22.61. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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