SECURITY ASSISTANT
SECURITY SERVICES
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- 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.
The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining
agreement.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
Approved by Compensation and Classification Date:
7/23/14
TBD
Additional Information
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $22.10/ hour