Public Safety Support Coordinator

Professional Career•Chicago, IL

7d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Support Coordinator provides essential administrative, equipment, and resource support to the Public Safety Department. This role ensures the readiness, availability, and basic maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies; supports scheduling and documentation needs; and assists with the coordination of vendors, training activity, and departmental processes. The Public Safety Support Coordinator plays a key supporting role that enables Public Safety staff to operate effectively and consistently across all campus environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in safety, security operations, or logistics coordination.
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online database systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community outreach coordination, administrative services, staff support, or team leadership roles
Experience working in higher education or a similar campus environment.
Knowledge of event operations and large-scale scheduling logistics.
Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or group discussions
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
Clery Compliance Experience
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Experience developing curriculum and calendars

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of departmental training logistics, including room bookings, materials, and rosters.
Maintain training attendance records and update internal systems where appropriate.
Assist with scheduling departmental activities and supporting shiftârelated documentation.
Assist with formatting, updating, and organizing departmental procedures and reference guides.
Maintain internal filing systems so staff have consistent access to the most current versions.
Provide administrative support during policy review cycles (e.g., collecting feedback, updating drafts).
Create and maintain schedules for campus events requiring Public Safety presence.
Coordinate staffing assignments for events based on operational needs and availability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related safety logistics.
Maintain accurate and secure safety department records in compliance with legal and institutional standards.
Work with local courts, input data into online state databases, and collaborate with the Moody legal team on required documentation.
Assist with federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
Coordinate with approved vendors for equipment orders, repairs, and uniform services.
Maintain organized files of quotes, invoices, service schedules, and vendor contact information.
Track renewal dates for routine service agreements and notify leadership when action is required.
Perform Other duties as assigned