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Division of Public Safety

Job Summary

As assigned and scheduled by the Security Coordinator, Guards patrol University Housing resident hall facilities and grounds, and performs protective duties, such as enforcing pertinent administrative rules and regulations governing facility access, equipment security, and breaches in physical security controls.

Duties & Responsibilities

• During hours scheduled by the Security Coordinator, Guards patrol (walking) specific housing facilities as assigned. Patrols are conducted to deter theft, damage to property or equipment, and to insure personal safety of students, employees and visitors.

• Provide assistance and information to students, employees and visitors

• Ensure enforcement of Campus and University Housing administrative rules and regulations governing facility access.

• During patrol rounds, checks for the following and reports accordingly to instructions:

  Unlocked facilities

  Potential safety hazards

  Signs of fire

  Signs of vandalism

  Inadequate lighting both inside and out

  Equipment malfunctions such as alarms, fire exit doors, etc.

• Requests police and/or medical assistance when needed.

• Assist police officers as requested or assigned

• Concludes patrol rounds by checking all doors, fences, gates, restrooms, stairwells, fire door, and windows

• Assists staff, when necessary, in controlling access to facilities and enforcing the proper use and protection of materials and equipment

• When requested, accompany/escort students, staff and visitors within University Housing property.

• Maintain documentation of patrol findings and reports them to the Security Coordinator through nightly security log entries.

• Prepare written reports as needed

• Serve as back up to all Security Guards

• Attends training, as assigned, on a regular basis.

• During interim periods, work is assigned by the Security Coordinator.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Walking : Constantly

Stairs : Frequently

Sitting : Occasionally

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Occasionally

Extreme heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Occasionally

Hazards : Occasionally

Temperature Changes : Occasionally

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Requirements - The nature of the responsibilities of this position requires mobility, including patrolling inside and outside, building corridors, going up and down stairwells and escorting students, employees and visitors within University Housing property. In estimation, guards are expected to be mobile between 5-9 miles per shift. The incumbent is expected to be ever vigilant and to respond quickly to emergent situations at hand.

Travel Requirements

0%

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid/current Illinois driver\'s license. (A valid copy must be included at the time of applying)
• No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to compile and update reports is required, as well as the ability to work independently and to cooperate with others. Previous guard duty/police training/fire training experience desirable.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4210 - Security Guard position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/1/2024. Starting hourly salary is \$16.78.

F r more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 21, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Greg Snipes at 217-333-1216. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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