Security Professional - Part Time Shift Lead

Security Officer-Lead (Part-Time)
Harold Washington College (HWC), one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop and serves over 9,000 students in college credit and continuing education programs. HWC is a proud federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution, dedicated to supporting a student body that is over 75 percent Black and Latine.
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. 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.
This is a position that supports the activities in a security department by directing the activities of part time security officers and assistants. This position reports to the Director of Security or the Assistant Director. Applicants will promote an atmosphere conducive to learning by enforcing all District policies, State and Municipal criminal statutes as well as safety and security measures to protect campus property and reduce the risk of liability to the college.
Ensure employees are adhering to the policies of the District and department.
Ensure that all policies and procedures of the District are followed by students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Patrol building and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Respond to alarms and/or service calls to ensure appropriate actions are taken by security personnel to mitigate the situation in a positive, safe, professional and correct manner.
Inspect and take inventory of department equipment and report any discrepancies to the Director of Security or Assistant Director.
Security Officers: Security Assistants
Must be a full time police officer or have previous police experience with a State or Municipal law enforcement agency.
One year supervisory experience with a State or Municipal law enforcement agency preferred.
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent, Associates degree or higher preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of State and Municipal criminal statutes and arrest procedures.
Some working knowledge of computer and the basic application software.
Ability to regularly patrol the entire campus area on foot for a full shift.
Ability to operate all security-related equipment including radios, surveillance cameras, telephones, computers, fire alarm annunciator panel, fire extinguisher, and 2-way radios.
Physical ability to perform CPR and first aid, including operating AED equipment.
Salary Range: $25.18 Per our Per the Local 1600 union contract.
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.
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.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.