Security Officer - Part Time

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,219 - 37,342; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Security Officer to protect and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include patrolling campus areas, enforcing laws, and ensuring safety standards are upheld.

The ideal candidate is an active or retired sworn officer with law enforcement experience and relevant certifications. A high school diploma is required, and an associate’s degree is preferred. The position offers $23.07 per hour in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Active or retired sworn officer with law enforcement experience.
• Clear articulation under emergency situations.
• Ability to patrol campus effectively.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and protect college property.
• Enforce regulations and state laws.
• Respond to any emergencies or incidents.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Tact and diplomacy

Report writing

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

Surveillance cameras

CPR and AED equipment

Job description

SECURITY OFFICER – PART TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The college is seeking a part‑time Security Officer. The Security Officer protects and assists college students, faculty, staff, and visitors during an assigned shift. Responsibilities include protecting all property of the college, reducing risk of liability, and enforcing state and municipal laws and the rules of the Board of Trustees.

Essential Duties

• Patrol and monitor assigned areas, including buildings, docks, and parking lots, maintaining a professional appearance at all times.
• Protect and assist staff, students and visitors. Ensure only authorized individuals with proper identification are allowed in the building and offices.
• Adhere to and enforce state and municipal laws and the rules of the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures of the district are followed by students, faculty, staff and authorized individuals.
• Apply force which is reasonable and necessary under the circumstances to protect life and property in compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Appear in court hearings related to campus incidents when signed a complaint, required as a witness, or served with a subpoena.
• Report all incidents on incident report forms prior to completion of shift and notify supervisor of disturbances and irregularities.
• Operate CCC vehicles for patrol and other assignments, at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Respond to sick or injured persons and call 911 when required. Provide emergency services to the best ability to prevent further harm or injury.
• Secure access to buildings and offices.
• Maintain proper maintenance and handling of security radios and equipment.
• Adhere to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be an active or retired sworn officer, in good standing with a current or former law enforcement or corrections agency, with at least two years of experience in a law enforcement capacity. Must have a valid driver’s license, current CPR and/or first aid certification, and hazardous material training.
• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent, associate’s degree or higher preferred. Knowledge of all relevant state statutes and local ordinances.
• Ability to articulate verbally in a clear and distinct manner during emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to make accurate decisions based on observations and perceptions.
• Must be able to work well with staff and students, handle situations with tact, diplomacy, and persuasiveness.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and applicable software. Working knowledge of report writing and ability to learn report codes.
• Must be self‑directed and able to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to patrol the entire campus area on foot for a full shift.
• Ability to run or jog for short periods during emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Ability to stand at an assigned post for an extended period of time.
• Ability to quickly climb and descend stairs to respond to emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Ability to physically restrain and remove a person using appropriate force.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate all security‑related equipment including radios, surveillance cameras, telephones, computers, fire alarm annunciator panel, fire extinguisher, and 2‑way radios.
• Ability to drive and operate CCC vehicles.
• Physical ability to perform CPR and first aid, including operating AED equipment.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities under all weather conditions.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $23.07 per hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

This position is represented by Local 1600 union.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!