Security Assistants (Pt)

Security Assistants (Part-Time)

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) supports the academic environment by enhancing the quality of life at all City Colleges' campuses, providing a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning, and consistent with the educational goals of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Crime prevention and safety throughout the campus community is the primary focus of the Security Operations Department within OSS. Security Officers and related staff provide a range of security services, patrolling campus facilities and grounds, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, as well as other operational aspects of security and safety at the District's college campuses as well as the District Office.

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, and reporting to the Director or Assistant Director of Security, patrols and monitors buildings, grounds and other areas at college campuses or at the District Office to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and the general public. These are unarmed positions that support Security Officers and the activities of the OSS. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides a uniformed presence at an assigned college or the District Office, monitoring access and entry to buildings for the safety and security of students, employees and the general public.
• Patrols on foot and in a vehicle to provide security and watch for unusual or suspicious activities, and monitors activities in campus buildings and surrounding grounds to guard against crime, theft and vandalism.
• Notifies supervisor and Security Officers on duty of disturbances and/or irregularities.
• Contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Issues student identification cards, verifying student information and uses an ID Badging system with printer to create student identification cards.
• Provides security escort services as needed to and from buildings and parking areas on campus. Responds to service calls and alarms and takes appropriate actions.

• Informs and warns violators of any City Colleges of Chicago policy violations as appropriate.
• Provides public assistance to students, faculty and the general public, providing information such as directions, office locations, and general campus information.
• Operates two-way radio equipment to maintain communications with supervisors and other security personnel.
• Updates operations and incident logs to record activities during assigned shift.
• Assists Security Officers in carrying out security and safety duties as directed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to: Assistant Director of Security

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college in criminal justice preferred.

Completion of a high school diploma required.

Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) preferred.

Valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Must pass a criminal background check.

The following generally describes the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties

• Knowledge of District's security and safety procedures and practices
• Knowledge of local and state law enforcement agencies
• Knowledge of basic computer operations relation to ID badging system operation
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Good observation skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and persuasiveness in handling situations
• Ability to articulate verbally in a clear and distinct manner during emergency and nonemergency situations

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work environment

Equipment

• Standard security and safety equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and descend stairs to access multi-level buildings
• Ability to walk and patrol designated areas on foot
• Ability to stand at an assigned post for an extended period of time

Worker Characteristics

• Initiative Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges
• Attention to Detail Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Dependability Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations.

Salary Range: $17.48 per hour per Local 1600 Security contract

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at Health and Benefits - City Colleges of Chicago

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.