Health & Safety Officers

The Campus Safety officer will execute and enforce appropriate security procedures to ensure the integrity of the University. The Officer will promote an atmosphere that protects the health and safety of the University community and assist in the establishment of guidelines and procedures that protect the rights of its community members consistent with the University’s mission, rules, and regulations.

Provides professional safety and security patrols and submits written incident reports.
Maintains visibility and projects a professional security image.
Trains as an emergency first responder and completes all training within 6 months of hire.
Acts as a liaison to all appropriate jurisdiction-having agencies (area police, fire, and other first responders).
Responsibly executes all policies as stated in the department handbook.
Makes appropriate decisions regarding Dominican University policies and procedures.
Enforces parking policies and issues tickets as needed.
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma.
Able to communicate, read, and write in English.
Must be available to work all shifts, including the overnight shift.
Able to work in various environments, including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, or heat.
Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Criminal Justice or Related Field.
Multi-lingual or bilingual.
40 Hour Security Training.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
Salary and FLSA Status Salary: $21.00 hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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