Security Assistant (Pt)

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- 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.

Pay

Rate: $17.48/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.