Security Officer (2nd shift) - IL - Campus Safety & Security

Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends.

The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor. The hours of this position will be Friday-Tuesday from 3 : 30 pm - 12 am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrol University property on foot, bicycle and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior.

Contact and coordinate with Downers Grove police as needed.

Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to, locking / unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, medical suites, exam rooms and buildings.

Provide motorist assistance for dead batteries and provide emergency medical response utilizing patient assessment to contact EMS or if necessary, utilize cardio pulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator and basic first aid.

Conduct investigations, prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim / witness statements of criminal acts and violations of University policy.

Respond to any / all emergency / disaster situations and document thoroughly. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Safety and Security.

• Encourage and enforce traffic and pedestrian safety. Participate in traffic safety campaigns. This will include enforcement monitoring and pedestrian safety within the parking garages.
• Perform the following tasks as needed; provide customer service and security for welcome center, monitor camera and equipment in the welcome center, open and close campus buildings, direct and escort guests, students and employees, and assist with special events.
• When assigned to work at the Multi-Specialty Clinic, assist disabled guests and those which require assistance getting out of their vehicles at the drop-off drive, ensuring they get to a seat in the waiting room (As dictated by Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Certification).

CLERY Act Responsibilities

Midwestern University Safety and Security Officers will complete training related to the Jeanne Clery Act, possessing an understanding of the Cleary Act itself and their role as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

CSA’s by virtue of their university responsibilities and under the Clery Act, are designated to receive and report Clery Crimes to the Department of Safety and Security so that they may be included and published in the university's Annual Security Report.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of (1) year security experience required. Police, higher education security, or proprietary security experience is preferred.

Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED preferred. Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transport) certification if requested.

Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days (IAHSS International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security) Basic Certification.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk 5 to 10 miles per day, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk up and down stairs, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift 35lbs and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and cold repeat routine tasks is a requirement of the position.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences.

The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine.

Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short / long-term disability, and pet insurance.

We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child / dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick / flex days, personal days, and vacation days.

We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program.

Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.