Security Sergeant – University Police

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.29 per hour commensurate with experience. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Security Sergeant is responsible for the selection, training and supervision of Security Officers. They are also responsible for performance evaluations, planning reports, investigation reports and disciplines. Duties & Responsibilities: Interviews, selects and trains new Security Officers. Assigns work assignments and schedules for Security officers. Implements, disciplines and enforces policies and procedures for Security Officers. Dispatches calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas. Interviews witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor’s names, confirms identity, issues passes, and escorts individuals within secured area. Unlocks gates, doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school graduation or equivalent. No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude. Valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC). Two years (24 months) of experience performing duties at or comparable to that performed at the Security Officer level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr