Security Assistant (Part Time)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking Security Officers to patrol campuses and the District Office, ensuring a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and the public. These unarmed positions support the OSS team under supervision of the Director.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling, responding to emergencies, issuing IDs, and providing public assistance. Candidates must meet education requirements and pass a background check; valid IL driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a uniformed presence at an assigned college or the District Office, monitoring access and entry to buildings for the safety and security of students, employees and the general public.
• Patrol campus on foot and in a vehicle to deter crime and monitor for unusual or suspicious activities.
• Notifies supervisor and Security Officers on duty of disturbances and irregularities.
• Contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel.
• Issues student identification cards and uses ID badging system to create IDs.
• Provides security escorts as needed to and from buildings and parking areas.
• Responds to service calls and alarms and takes appropriate actions.
• Updates operation and incident logs to record activities during shifts.
• Assists Security Officers in carrying out duties as directed.

Skills

Security awareness

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Emergency response

Education

Assoc.degree or higher

Job description

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) supports the academic environment by enhancing the quality of life at all City Colleges’ campuses, providing a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning, and consistent with the educational goals of the City Colleges of Chicago. Crime prevention and safety throughout the campus community is the primary focus of the Security Operations Department within OSS. Security Officers and related staff provide a range of security services, patrolling campus facilities and grounds, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, as well as other operational aspects of security and safety at the District’s college campuses as well as the District Office.

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, and reporting to the Director or Assistant Director of Security, patrols andmonitors buildings, grounds and other areas at college campuses or at the District Office toensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and the general public. These are unarmed positions that support Security Officers and the activities of the OSS.Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides a uniformed presence at an assigned college or the District Office, monitoring access and entry to buildings for the safety and security of students, employees and the general public.
• Patrols on foot and in a vehicle to provide security and watch for unusual or suspicious activities, and monitors activities in campus buildings and surrounding grounds to guard against crime, theft and vandalism.
• Notifies supervisor and Security Officers on duty of disturbances and/or irregularities.
• Contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Issues student identification cards, verifying student information and uses an ID Badging system with printer to create student identification cards.
• Provides security escort services as needed to and from buildings and parking areas on campus. Responds to service calls and alarms and takes appropriate actions.
• Informs and warns violators of any City Colleges of Chicago policy violations as appropriate.
• Provides public assistance to students, faculty and the general public, providing information such as directions, office locations, and general campus information.
• Operates two-way radio equipment to maintain communications with supervisors and other security personnel.
• Updates operations and incident logs to record activities during assigned shift.
• Assists Security Officers in carrying out security and safety duties as directed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to: Assistant Director of Security

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college in criminal justice preferred.

Completion of a high school diploma required.

Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) preferred.

Valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

Must pass a criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Knowledge of District’s security and safety procedures and practices
• Knowledge of local and state law enforcement agencies
• Knowledge of basic computer operations relation to ID badging system operation
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Good observation skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and persuasiveness in handling situations
• Ability to articulate verbally in a clear and distinct manner during emergency and nonemergency situations

Equipment

• Standard security and safety equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and descend stairs to access multi-level buildings
• Ability to walk and patrol designated areas on foot
• Ability to stand at an assigned post for an extended period of time

Worker Characteristics

• Initiative – Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges
• Attention to Detail – Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations.

The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Approved by Compensation and Classification Date: 7/23/14

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $22.10/ hour