Assistant Director of Security (Full-Time)

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Security assists in maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning by enforcing campus policies and security measures. The role helps ensure the safety and security of everyone using the institution’s facilities and implements, enforces, and follows district and college security policies and procedures. The Assistant Director serves as second in command when the Director of Security is absent and may oversee security operations at a district satellite location.

The position assists with security investigations, incident-report follow-up, staffing and supervision, staff training and evaluation, and communication of campus safety and access rules. The role may also involve court or government appearances related to campus incidents, district-wide representation, and travel to satellite campuses as needed. Chicago residency is required for full-time employees within six months of hire.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with 3–4 years of law enforcement experience and 2 years of supervisory experience; an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at management’s discretion.
• Knowledge of relevant state statutes and local ordinances.
• Ability to handle situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to be firm while understanding when dealing with students and staff.
• Excellent employment record.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to satellite campuses as needed.
• Experience in administration.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Chicago residency within six months of hire, as required for full-time employees.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of personal computers and applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigating complaints and solving crimes, recommend procedures to minimize losses and prevent crime, and inform students, faculty, and staff about safety, property control, parking, emergency response, and building access rules.
• Serve as second in command in the absence of the Director of Security.
• May supervise security operations at a satellite location within the district.
• Review incident reports, initiate required follow-up actions, and forward required reports to the Director of Security.
• Help ensure the security and safety of all persons using the institution’s facilities and implement, enforce, and follow district and college security policies and procedures.
• Use only necessary force in circumstances permitted by the role and applicable law; detain offenders until Chicago Police arrive when not a sworn officer.
• May participate in recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and discharge of security personnel at an assigned location.
• Assist with staffing plans and ensure an appropriate pool of personnel is available to meet safety and security needs.
• Assist in directing and supervising security staff, advising them on areas for improvement, and evaluating staff and providing constructive feedback.
• Assist with planning and conducting staff meetings and training activities.
• Appear at court hearings or other government offices regarding campus incidents when required by a complaint, witness obligation, subpoena, or other need.
• May represent the college at district-wide meetings.
• Assist with verifying security staff time and attendance records.
• Adhere to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to satellite campuses as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent health and welfare benefit package.
• Long-term savings and investment programs, including 403(b) and 457(b) Investment Plans.
• Pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS).
• Generous vacation, holiday, personal, and sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level