Security Sergeant - University Police

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Security Sergeant to supervise Security Officers and manage training, discipline, and performance reporting in a 24/7 environment on-site in Chicago, IL.

The role requires assigning schedules, developing training curricula, and enforcing policies. Candidates should meet minimum qualifications and residency requirements; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• 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.
• Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, select and train new Security Officers.
• Assign work assignments and schedules for Security officers.
• Assist in developing training curriculum.
• Implements, discplines 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.

Skills

Valid Illinois driver’s license

Two years security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department: University Police

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042035

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: Shift varies based on need of 24/7 operation - Days, Evenings, and Nights

# of Positions: 4

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: November 4, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.59 - 34.07 / Hourly Wage

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Security Sergeant is responsible for the selection, training and supervision of Security Officers. They are also responsible for performance evaluations, planning reports, investigation reports and disciplines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interviews, select and train new Security Officers.
• Assign work assignments and schedules for Security officers.
• Assist in developing training curriculum.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• 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.
• Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.