Security Officer- IL- Campus Safety and Security- 3rd Shift

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 for this position are Thursday- Monday from 11:30 pm- 8:00 am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Encourage and enforce traffic and pedestrian safety. Participate in traffic safety campaigns. This will include enforcement monitoring and pedestrian safety within the parking garages.
4. 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.
5. 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). CSAs 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 universitys 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 have a valid drivers license.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with MS Office (Word Excel Outlook).

Language Skills

Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

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 35 lbs 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 the 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 6000 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 health care 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 account. 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 child care 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.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord withall federal state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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