Security Guard

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Campus security role

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University seeks a security guard to provide basic security services under supervision, supporting the university and the Northeastern Illinois University Police Department.

Responsibilities include patrolling offices, classrooms, and open spaces, checking access, and reporting incidents. The role requires good communication and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow university policies and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrols offices, classrooms, open spaces to prevent theft or damage.
• Monitors entry access and refers unauthorized individuals to obtain access.
• Reports incidents and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary

Under regular supervision, provides basic security services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of Northeastern Illinois University and the Northeastern Illinois University Police department, in compliance with all governing federal and state laws, and university regulations.

Job Description

Patrols offices, classrooms, open spaces, and other areas of campus to prevent theft or damage to property, equipment, tools and supplies. Patrols the inner perimeter of the campus to check breaches in physical security controls such as locks, fences, gates or other barriers. Controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas and refer persons who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access. Reporting all events that aggressive patrol has identified and all actions taken subsequently by the security guard. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Valid/current Illinois driver's license.
• 3. No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This position requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Incumbent will have direct contact with all members of the University as well as campus visitors. Will prepare written investigative reports, give oral statements in court and at the university’s due process hearings.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires long periods of standing and walking. Many tasks are performed outside in cold, hot and inclement weather. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying heavy loads. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles frequently, inspect exteriors of buildings, climb over and around obstacles and to be able to quickly move out of the way of dangerous situations. Mental alertness is important because of the need to make good judgments and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger and to discover inconsistencies in witnesses’ or suspects testimonies. Therefore the incumbent must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle, (with minimal force and often without assistance) recurrent contacts and involvements with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals and equipment.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs).

Location

NEIU - El Centro (3390 N. Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618) (On Occasion, may travel to other campus locations: 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 and 700 E. Oakwood Ave. Chicago, IL 66053).

Setting

In-office, not eligible for remote work.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $18.00/Hour

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.

About the University

Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation. Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago. Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.