Security Assistant – Part Time

SECURITY ASSISTANT – PART TIME
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is currently seeking
Security Assistant Part Time who have a passion for customer service, along with a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the
college. Under supervision, and reporting to the Director or Assistant Director of Security, patrols and monitors buildings, grounds and
other areas at college campuses 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 Office of Safety and Security (OSS). Performs related duties as
required.

The 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS –
Education, Training & 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.
• 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
• Indoor
  and outdoor work environment
• Standard security and safety equipment
• 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
• 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 for this position is $17.48 hourly.

The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.
Benefits information is
found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This position is represented by the Local 1600 union.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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