Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Posted: 13-Aug-24
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60601
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 245122162
DePaul University
Public Safety OfficerLoop Campus (On-site)Job Description
NOW OFFERING a $1,000 retention bonus for FT hires who complete the 6-month introductory period!
The pay is 22.00/hour.
The Highlights
Public Safety Officers detect and prevent crime and enforce all laws and University rules and regulations, preserving the peace, protecting life and property within their span of control.
Monitors the safety of students, faculty and staff. This is done at either the Lincoln Park or Loop campus through patrol activity on campus and within university buildings, monitoring visitor access to university buildings, conducting foot patrols, locking down classrooms and responding to service calls and alarms and reports of suspicious activity. Assists Chicago Police and Fire departments with special detail, as needed, for campus activities and events.
What You'll Do:
1) Performs Patrol Activity and Incident response.
Makes frequent patrols, by foot and vehicle (LPC), of designated campus areas to watch for unusual or suspicious activities and hazardous situations, reporting issues to dispatcher and/or supervisor. Takes positive action on complaints/calls for assistance received from faculty, staff, students, visitors and others, providing excellent customer service. (LPC) Responds to a variety of incidents including, but not limited to, burglaries, thefts, assaults, sexual assaults, robberies, accidents, medical emergencies, fire alarms, etc. Detains offenders until Chicago Police is on scene. May be required to testify in court. If incidents occur, writes incident accident/illness reports and determines transport needs of patient for treatment. Notifies the Chicago Fire Dept for assistance if condition is serious or life-threatening and assists the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department on all incidents on campus.
2) Monitors lobby entrance (Loop) and controls access to unauthorized areas (both LPC and Loop). Observes/screens all visitors/persons entering the premises, monitoring for abnormal activity and questioning suspicious persons. Checks, locks and opens University buildings, classrooms and offices. Checks office areas for suspicious activities.
3) Special Detail/Event Duty.
Provides a variety of services to outside groups who rent space at various times throughout the year (Loop). Assists external law enforcement agencies during dignitary visits; monitors student events that serve alcohol. Handles a variety of issues related to events on campus including, athletic events, festivals, concerts, theatre performance, and move-in weekends (LPC).
4) Provide Escort Services. (LPC)
Provides hospital transports for sick and injured individuals or as requested by University Counseling Services. Provides a daily escort service between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am for the safety of faculty, staff, students and guests on campus.
5) Property Management. (Loop)
Responds to inquiries and enforces university policies on property removal. Assists with routing of deliveries at loading dock.
6) Test and Monitor Equipment and Emergency Radio transmissions.
Tests emergency notification system on a weekly basis. Performs bi-monthly tests of campus emergency call boxes (LPC), and duress alarms.
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of security-related experience or an Associate's (2 years) degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet the eligibility requirements per the University Vehicle, Driver and Travel Safety Policy.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen to be hired.
Other Skills & Abilities Required
- Must be in good physical condition without any restriction in the ability to walk, run, stand, sit, or climb multiple flights of stairs.
- Must be able to drive a vehicle for extended amounts of time without interruption (intervals up to 3-4 hours).
- Must possess visual acuity.
- Must demonstrate ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must be able to react and work calmly under pressure.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Perks: - Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
- Part-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages: Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 1431
Job Category: Public Safety
Posting date: 05/03/2024, 09:42 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Loop Campus (On-site)
Job Description
NOW OFFERING a $1,000 retention bonus for FT hires who complete the 6-month introductory period!
The pay is 22.00/hour.
The Highlights
Public Safety Officers detect and prevent crime and enforce all laws and University rules and regulations, preserving the peace, protecting life and property within their span of control.
Monitors the safety of students, faculty and staff. This is done at either the Lincoln Park or Loop campus through patrol activity on campus and within university buildings, monitoring visitor access to university buildings, conducting foot patrols, locking down classrooms and responding to service calls and alarms and reports of suspicious activity. Assists Chicago Police and Fire departments with special detail, as needed, for campus activities and events.
What You'll Do:
1) Performs Patrol Activity and Incident response.
Makes frequent patrols, by foot and vehicle (LPC), of designated campus areas to watch for unusual or suspicious activities and hazardous situations, reporting issues to dispatcher and/or supervisor. Takes positive action on complaints/calls for assistance received from faculty, staff, students, visitors and others, providing excellent customer service. (LPC) Responds to a variety of incidents including, but not limited to, burglaries, thefts, assaults, sexual assaults, robberies, accidents, medical emergencies, fire alarms, etc. Detains offenders until Chicago Police is on scene. May be required to testify in court. If incidents occur, writes incident accident/illness reports and determines transport needs of patient for treatment. Notifies the Chicago Fire Dept for assistance if condition is serious or life-threatening and assists the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department on all incidents on campus.
2) Monitors lobby entrance (Loop) and controls access to unauthorized areas (both LPC and Loop). Observes/screens all visitors/persons entering the premises, monitoring for abnormal activity and questioning suspicious persons. Checks, locks and opens University buildings, classrooms and offices. Checks office areas for suspicious activities.
3) Special Detail/Event Duty.
Provides a variety of services to outside groups who rent space at various times throughout the year (Loop). Assists external law enforcement agencies during dignitary visits; monitors student events that serve alcohol. Handles a variety of issues related to events on campus including, athletic events, festivals, concerts, theatre performance, and move-in weekends (LPC).
4) Provide Escort Services. (LPC)
Provides hospital transports for sick and injured individuals or as requested by University Counseling Services. Provides a daily escort service between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am for the safety of faculty, staff, students and guests on campus.
5) Property Management. (Loop)
Responds to inquiries and enforces university policies on property removal. Assists with routing of deliveries at loading dock.
6) Test and Monitor Equipment and Emergency Radio transmissions.
Tests emergency notification system on a weekly basis. Performs bi-monthly tests of campus emergency call boxes (LPC), and duress alarms.
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of security-related experience or an Associate's (2 years) degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet the eligibility requirements per the University Vehicle, Driver and Travel Safety Policy.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen to be hired.
Other Skills & Abilities Required
- Must be in good physical condition without any restriction in the ability to walk, run, stand, sit, or climb multiple flights of stairs.
- Must be able to drive a vehicle for extended amounts of time without interruption (intervals up to 3-4 hours).
- Must possess visual acuity.
- Must demonstrate ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must be able to react and work calmly under pressure.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Perks: - Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
- Part-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 1431Job Category: Public Safety
Posting date: 05/03/2024, 09:42 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Loop Campus (On-site)
PI245122162
