Security Officer (3rd Shift)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science•North Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Campus Safety at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a Full-Time Security Officer position. The hours will be 11:00 pm to 7:00 am on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Monday and Tuesday off. As an essential employee, Security Officers may be required to work over their shift occasionally. The Security Officer performs duties to maintain the security and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors; works to safeguard the property of the University and its community.

Requirements

High school diploma/completion or equivalent.
Prior experience in high public contact security or closely related field.
20 hours of security training or other equivalent security/law enforcement experience/training.
Must achieve background check clearance.
Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Demonstrated ability to relate well to people from a variety of socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, and language backgrounds.
Ability to use a computer with an understanding of access control systems, CCTV systems, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Ability to perform security tours, which requires frequent walking of all buildings.
Ability to safely operate university vehicles.
Ability to properly think, reason, and respond in an emergency situation.
Ability to maintain emotional poise under stress.
Effective written, verbal, and personal communication skills.
Selected candidates must achieve positive results from a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Prior security experience in a higher education setting.
5 plus years of security in a high public contact setting.

Responsibilities

Monitor security access control systems, security cameras, fire alarm notification panels, and other notification systems.
Make routine checks of campus and student residential areas, looking for hazardous, unusual, or suspicious conditions requiring security action or assistance.
Provide professional security services at special events as assigned.
Respond to emergencies and prepare appropriate reports.
Perform security tours and be observant of safety and security issues while on security tours and anytime on duty.
Check in all visitors while stationed at the security station(s).
Receive and coordinate incoming phone calls to the University anytime the switchboard is closed.
Perform escorts/transportation as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision plans
paid parental leave
short term and long term disability plans
life insurance
flexible spending accounts
403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service
3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave
15 sick days
9 paid holidays
paid winter break
two floating holidays