Job Summary

The UIC Law School, Chicago's first public law school, is seeking a reliable Security Officer. The Security Officer position at the UIC School of Law maintains security and safety inside and directly outside the law school buildings. Security officers serve at fixed posts and/or patrol assigned areas performing a variety of protective duties, including enforcing regulations, responding to disturbances, and serving as a first responder to assist in emergency and nonemergency situations.

                                Please see the shift listed below:

                                Sunday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:00am- Off days Tuesday and Wednesday

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Patrols UIC School of 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 at small fires, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.
• Investigates suspicious activity and reports to the appropriate authorities.
• Provides security escorts to students and others upon request.
• Participates in the development of crime prevention programming and education.
• Assists in field training of new security staff.
• Performs various activities including building tours and bank deposits.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualification Required

• High school graduation or equivalent. (A copy of High School Diploma/ GED must be uploaded or graduation date must be listed on application )
• Valid Illinois driver’s license. (A copy of front and back of drivers must be uploaded)
• No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Current State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC). (A copy must be uploaded)
• One year (12 months) of security experience in an institutional or medical setting. (Must be included on application)                           

                                 Please see the shift listed below:

                                 Sunday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:00am- Off days Tuesday and Wednesday

UPLOADED DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

To be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following required documents within the document section of the online application:

• High School diploma/transcripts or equivalent must be uploaded or graduation date must be listed on application
• Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License (The driver’s license information MUST be entered including the expiration date on page 2 of the CS Application Step 1.  A copy of both sides of the driver’s license must be uploaded).
• Valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) must be uploaded
• If all sections of the online application are not completed which includes adding your full work history, education, certifications, and drivers license sections. If the  documents listed above are not uploaded within the Documents section of the online application at time of application submission the candidate will be disqualified from consideration.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

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 document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact twilbon@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than May 18, 2022. 

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.