SECURITY ASSISTANTS (PART-TIME)
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO
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.
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. As a result of this work, employees become
engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. 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.
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 / Questions
- 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.
SECURITY ASSISTANT – PART TIME
- 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.
The following generally describes the Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a
short period of time to successfully perform the assigned
duties
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.
Salary Range: $22.10 per hour per Local 1600 Security
contract
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,
knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as
internal equity.
Benefits information is found at
Health and Benefits - City Colleges of
Chicago
WE OFFER: 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.
Approved by Compensation and Classification Date:
7/23/14
TBD