Security Officer, Part-Time

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy•Aurora, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will be responsible for responding to calls for service, writing reports, and providing and ensuring adequate patrols of the campus to promote a safe learning and working environment for the IMSA Community and its visitors to the campus. Security Officers may be responsible for Front Desk Operations including, but not limited to; monitoring access to main building, registering guests through a visitor management system, monitoring CCTV camera system, answering telephone switchboard system, monitoring alarm systems, and relaying calls for service to other Patrol Officers. The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry. The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition. This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative. This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Acceptable written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations
Ability to work independently, resolve issues, seek help when needed, and work on concurrent projects
Experienced user of common computer hardware (e.g. laptops), office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office), mobile devices (e.g. phone), and common peripherals (e.g. printers, others…)
Able to meet physical requirements of job: Walk for extended periods of time
Stand for extended periods of time
Climb stairs
Climb ladders
Run when necessary
Walk on uneven, wet, or snowy/icy locations
See clearly at extended distances
Tolerate extremes in weather conditions
Work any time of the day
Possess a good sense of smell
Able to lift up to 50 pounds with no assistance
Remove an adult-sized person from a location and move that person to safety
Physically restrain combative persons
Perform light maintenance; i.e., manipulating screw drivers and other tools
Possess manual dexterity to manipulate small switches and dials
Able to see full spectrum of color
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in designated field of work
Law Enforcement Security Explorer, Police Cadet, or currently enrolled in Criminal Justice courses

Responsibilities

Follow all Department Rules and Regulations
Follow all Department and Academy Policies and Procedures
Perform adequate and effective patrols of campus in order to locate, evaluate, and mitigate known safety and security concerns and/or issues to promote a safe learning and working environment for the IMSA Community and its visitors to the campus
Complete reports and other documentation when required
Assist with initial training of new Officers
Assist with all safety drills
Perform investigations and/or follow-up on crime reports
Respond to and handle all incidents properly
Monitor all scheduled and spontaneous activities on campus to ensure a safe and appropriate atmosphere
Act in the absence of higher ranking Security personnel or appropriate Academy Administration when they are not present or cannot be reached
Other duties as assigned