Security Guard

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Under regular supervision, provides basic security services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of Northeastern Illinois University and the Northeastern Illinois University Police department, in compliance with all governing federal and state laws, and university regulations.

Job Description:

• Patrols offices, classrooms, open spaces, and other areas of campus to prevent theft or damage to property, equipment, tools and supplies. 

• Patrols the inner perimeter of the campus to check breaches in physical security controls such as locks, fences, gates or other barriers.

• Controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas and refer persons who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access.

• Reporting all events that aggressive patrol has identified and all actions taken subsequently by the security guard. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Valid/current Illinois driver's license.

3. No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Incumbent will have direct contact with all members of the University as well as campus visitors. Will prepare written investigative reports, give oral statements in court and at the university’s due process hearings.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  

• This position requires long periods of standing and walking. Many tasks are performed outside in cold, hot and inclement weather. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying heavy loads. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles frequently, inspect exteriors of buildings, climb over and around obstacles and to be able to quickly move out of the way of dangerous situations. Mental alertness is important because of the need to make good judgments and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger and to discover inconsistencies in witnesses’ or suspects testimonies. Therefore the incumbent must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle, (with minimal force and often without assistance) recurrent contacts and involvements with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals and equipment.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs).

Location: NEIU - El Centro (3390 N. Avondale, Chicago, IL 60618) (On Occasion, may travel to other campus locations: 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 and 700 E. Oakwood Ave. Chicago, IL 66053).

Setting: In-office, not eligible for remote work.

This position requires a background check.

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Salary Range

$17.00 - $18.00/Hour

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Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.