Security Sergeant - Lead Campus Safety & Access

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Security Sergeant for on-site, shift-based coverage within a 24/7 operation. Four positions are available, with salary commensurate with experience and a focus on staffing, training, and supervision of Security Officers.

The role involves scheduling, enforcing policies, incident reporting, and coordinating with teams. Requires high school diploma, PERC, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• Two years (24 months) of experience performing duties at or comparable to that performed at the Security Officer level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, select and train new Security Officers.
• Assign work assignments and schedules for Security officers.
• Implements, disciplines and enforces policies and procedures for Security Officers.
• Dispatch calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
• Interviews with witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor’s names, confirms identity, issue passes, and escorts individuals within secured area. Unlocking gates and doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Security Sergeant for on-site, shift-based coverage within a 24/7 operation. Four positions are available, with salary commensurate with experience and a focus on staffing, training, and supervision of Security Officers.

The role involves scheduling, enforcing policies, incident reporting, and coordinating with teams. Requires high school diploma, PERC, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.