Security Officer - UIC Law School

Hiring Department: UIC Law School

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1015868

Posting Close Date: 12/30/2022

Shift: Evenings

Salary: $22.98 Hourly

Number of Positions: 3

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 is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Position Summary:

The Security Officer position at the UIC School of Law maintains security and safety inside and directly outside the law school buildings. Security officers serve at fixed posts and/or patrol assigned areas performing a variety of protective duties, including enforcing regulations, responding to disturbances, and serving as first responders to assist in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrols UIC School of Law campus buildings and grounds to observe security breaches or unsafe conditions. Answers disturbance calls, alarms and initiates initial response action necessary to protect lives and property. Directs individuals away from unauthorized areas or unsafe conditions, responds quickly to emergencies, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful hazardous conditions require control by police authority.

• Dispatches calls using radio; prepares visitor passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.

• Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first aid or CPR; performs fire control duties at small fires, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.

• Investigates suspicious activity and reports to the appropriate authorities.

• Provides security escorts to students and others upon request.

• Participates in the development of crime prevention programming and education.

• Assists in field training of new security staff.

• Performs various activities including building tours and bank deposits.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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.
• Current State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• One year (12 months) of security experience in an in institutional or medical setting.

To Apply: For consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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