Security Guard

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a Security Officer for the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. You will provide security coverage at campus gates, patrol grounds, and assist in emergencies, ensuring safety for students, staff, and property.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s license, with computer proficiency and a willingness to work 3rd shift. MTC offers health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience with youth preferred.
• Security-related experience is desirable.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security coverage at campus access gate and patrol assigned areas.
• Advise students and promote positive behavior during on-center activities.
• Protect buildings and property; maintain logs and incident records.
• Assist in emergency evacuations; respond to fire alarms and report fires.
• Issue visitor badges and parking permits; maintain related records.
• Maintain shift logs, manage petty cash, and audit receipts.
• Assist staff and law enforcement in disturbances; participate in investigations as assigned.
• Support counselors and student personnel to review issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Crisis response

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Description

Wage - $20.77 an hour

Schedule – Varies, Full Time, 3rd Shift

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing:

Responsible for providing security coverage at campus access gate, performing patrol duties in assigned areas to ensure positive group relations and activities, to protect life and property, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Follow company security procedures on all persons and vehicles entering and exiting the campus
• Advise students and provide guidance for positive attitude and behavior in on center activities
• Patrol and monitor center grounds and the surrounding vicinities as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolving potential or occurring problems
• Protect and secure buildings, center vehicles and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks and emergency equipment; maintain log of findings and corrective action taken; control security vehicle assignments and use
• Assist in emergency evacuation, control and accountability of students and staff; respond to fire alarms; take necessary steps to report fires; reset fire alarm equipment
• Issue visitor badges and parking permits; issue staff and student keys and badges; maintain related records
• Distribute petty cash, maintain accountability logs and receipts, and audit each shift
• Assist staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances; conduct investigation of crimes and unauthorized activities as assigned
• Review student problems with counselors and student personnel officer
• Assume supervisory responsibility of all safety and security activities when assigned
• Perform administrative functions such as logs, incident reports and accident documentation; act as center dispatcher as assigned
• When directed to do so, overtime is expected
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support and promote center zero tolerance policies
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Assist, support and communicate with community life departments to ensure high level of service.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience working with youth preferred
• Security related experience is desired
• Computer proficiency required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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