Community Service Officer

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). Position Title: Community Service Officer Job Summary: Under the administrative supervision of the Lead Community Service Officer, the Community Service Officer assists College personnel and visitors, enforces College rules and regulations, works in tandem with the Police Officers when called upon, provides service and protection to the people and property of the College of Lake County, and is proactive in providing a safe environment for employees, students, and the public. Job Description: Patrols parking lots, athletic fields, and buildings/grounds to prevent theft and vandalism. Issues parking tickets. Assists with traffic management. Responds to emergency situations. Advises Police Officers of unusual problems or violations of federal or state law. Enforces College rules and regulations. Monitors and reports unauthorized access to buildings and grounds. Performs radio and telephone dispatch duties as necessary. Monitors fire detection equipment and responds accordingly to any emergency. Reports and/or corrects fire and safety hazards and emergency problems. Turns off lights and locks/unlocks buildings and rooms as required. Provides escorts to staff, faculty, and students upon request. Contacts CLC Police Officers and/or Grayslake Police Department when a serious situation arises. Testifies in court as requested. Completes personal injury reports, general incident reports, or other reports as directed by department procedures. Provides motorist assistance within established guidelines. Monitors traffic and road conditions and reports problems and concerns. Writes reports concerning problems found on tour watches. Performs checks on call boxes, camera system, and building conditions. Responds to emergency callouts. Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High school diploma, or equivalent. Valid driver's license. Work experience with public contact. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to patrol on foot all facilities. Ability to carry or drag 150 pounds. Desired Qualifications Associate's degree or higher. Full LEADS Certified. Civilian or military law enforcement/security experience. Work Schedule 11:00pm - 7:00am Saturday - Wednesday Pay $20.66/hour + $1.50/hour shift differential Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Total Hours Per Week: 40 Position Type: Staff Job Family: Classified Posting Date: 06/03/2026 Expected Start Date: 07/20/2026 Compensation Grade: Community Service Officers Location: Grayslake Campus Department: Community Service Officers Group EEO Statement College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history). Please log into your Workday account to submit your application. Applications submitted outside of your Workday employee or student account will not be considered. College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.