The UIC School of Law seeks 3 Security Officers for part-time shifts and vacation/leave coverage.  The Security Officer maintains security and safety inside and directly outside the law school campus.  Th position will serve at fixed posts and/or patrol assigned areas performing a variety of protective duties, including enforcing regulations, responding to distrubances, and serving as a first rsponder to assist in emergency and nonemergency situations. 

- Patrols UIC Law campus buildings and grounds to observe security breaches or unsafe conditions.

- Answers disturbance calls, alarms and initiates initial response action necessary to protect lives and property.

- Directs individuals away from unauthorized areas or unsafe conditions, responds quickly to emergencies, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful of hazardous conditions require control by police authority.

- Dispatches calls using radio; prepares visitor passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.

- Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first aid or CPR; performs fire control duties, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.

- Investigates suspicious activity and reports to the appropriate authorities. - Participates in the development of crime prevention programming and education.

- Performs various activities including building tours for new staff and guests.

- Provides security escorts to students and others upon request.

- Assists in field training of new security staff.

- Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

* 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 institutional or medical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Successful completion of the Illinois State Certification 20-hour unarmed security course. 2. Successful completion of the ASP Tactical Handcuff and Baton Training Course.

3. Proficiency in the Incident Command System.

4. Exceptional customer service skills. Physical Requirements: Requires standing for extended periods of time, sitting, walking, running, and potentially subduing individuals who exhibit aggressive or unpredictable behavior.