Security Guard - University Police

Location: Chicago, IL USA – On-Site

FTE: 1 – 40 hours per week – Shift varies based on the need of 24/7 operation

About the University

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity at a static post assignment including any T.V. monitor stations or pass desk.
• Greet all visitors and patients, while checking incoming and outgoing people for proper identification/authorization.
• Lock/unlock doors, turn lights on/off as scheduled, check doors and lights for status at prescribed times.
• Provide information/assistance to staff, faculty, visitors and students.
• Activate/deactivate and/or respond to door alarms.
• Prepare reports of activity including the Officer’s Log of Activity and miscellaneous incidents.
• Be prepared to follow emergency procedures relating to fire alarms/drills, utility/equipment failures, disaster calls or drills, securing medical assistance and using the paging system.
• Use judgement in deciding to independently handle potential security or emergency situations or to contact University Police.
• Provide safety escorts and assist Police Officers with activity where practicable.
• Monitor activity within assigned area to ensure safety of people and property.
• Check persons working to ensure they are not in need of help, i.e., sick, injured or victims of crime.
• Warn violators of and enforce University rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Illinois Residency required within 180 days of employment.

Pay

$24.46 / Hourly

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents