Security Officer - University Police

Hiring Department: University Police

Assignment Location: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Pay Range: $23.90 - $27.00 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Work Schedule: 3 shifts, a shift will be assigned at time of hire and is based on department operational need.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

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.

University Police is continuously seeking experienced Security Officers to support our Campus and Hospital. The Security Officer is involved in the performance or supervision of protective service work consisting of guarding the UIC campus which includes the hospital, medical centers, student housing and campus buildings. Perfom1 asset protection and public safety duties in a variety of fixed post and patrol assignments. As well as controlling access to facilities by employees, visitors, and students.

The work schedule includes 3 shifts. A shift will be assigned at time of hire and is based on department operational need.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In primarily medical settings : May transport high risk patients to other clinics and heath care areas, perform patient escorts, in ambulance and/or medical transport vehicles. In addition, transport, and secure patient valuables.
• May subdue patients to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints: assist in the application of four-point restraints to high-risk patients; perform special duty watch.
• May provide "stand-by" services for active suicidal or homicidal clients on a clinical unit. May aid in the search for and return of escaped or absconded patients.
• Patrols campus buildings and grounds, including medical facilities, to observe security breaches or unsafe conditions. Answer disturbance calls, alarms, and initiates response action necessary to protect lives and property.
• Directs individuals away from unauthorized areas of unsafe conditions, responds quickly to emergencies, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful or hazardous conditions require control by police.
• Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first: or CPR: performs fire control duties at small fires immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.
• Manages conflict through negotiation.
• Dispatch calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
• Interviews witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor s names, confirms identity, issue passes, and escorts individuals within secured area.
• Unlocking gates, doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds.
• Searches for and attempts to locate missing individuals; notifies law enforcement authorities as required.
• Controls and directs traffic and enforces parking regulations on grounds, issues warnings.
• Enforces non-smoking policy on grounds, issue warnings, and citations when applicable.
• Subdues individuals who exhibit aggressive behavior to restore peace and order.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Current State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• One year (12 months) of security experience in an in institutional or medical setting.
  
  

To be considered for this position you must fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history, education and certification. You must include your Driver's License information and upload your PERC Card.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of facility security requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of physical restraint techniques to control combative individuals, use of handcuffs. baton.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and techniques, including first aid, CPR, fire safety and control.
• Knowledge of defensive training and response protocols for security breaches including physical restraints.
• Knowledge of negotiation and persuasion dialogue managing initial communication in crisis situations.
• Additional institutional requirements, certifications and accreditation for specific positions may be required during any point of employment. Example include but not limited to:
• Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Possession of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
• Physical Agility Examination
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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