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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12015383 Security Officer
Division of Public Safety
Job Summary
Protects the campus community through use of proactive prevention and
outreach strategies who use community-oriented service and
problem-solving techniques, seeks to routinely engage the community in
programming aimed at identifying and reducing behavioral and criminal
conduct that diminishes the quality of the academic experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
CALLS FOR SERVICE
May serve as primary responding officer to non-emergency calls or
non-person crime calls for service that do not require the presence
of a police officer; prepare written incident reports.
Enforce University policies and guidelines including parking
enforcement and special event rules.
May assist police officers during calls for service, property
handling, crime scene security, etc.
Interpret and explain laws to the public as related to law
enforcement processes and procedures.
Operate department vehicles and equipment, to include animal control
units, police radios and computer systems; may transport apprehended
animals to an animal shelter.
Complete incident reports and technical reports as required; may be
required to respond to subpoenas and testify in court.
Physical Security - Lock/unlock university buildings and verify
building security. Respond to fire, security, and emergency phone
alarms to determine status. Reset alarms after thorough check of the
area. Provide event security at University of Illinois athletic
contests and other campus events. Act as first responders to medical
emergencies occurring on campus property.
PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY PRESENCE
Conduct general patrol of the campus area on foot, bicycle or via
patrol vehicle.
Provide routine and, as assigned, targeted patrols of campus
facilities and property.
Observe for suspicious, disorderly or illegal activities. Secure
evidence/property ensuring proper handling and maintenance.
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE & MONITORING Assist daily operations for UIPD
outreach programs including: COAST/REACH, Safety Ambassadors, Safe
Ride and Designated Driver Shuttle. Traffic Control, and physical
security of campus buildings. Provide coordination of diverse and
complex program issues which involve considerable judgement and
evaluation as to political impact and issue-sensitive approaches. ?
This may involve: evaluating needs and effects, ensuring compliance,
providing recommendations. Support volunteer/student programs to
effectively maintain the public safety station activities. This may
involve: contacting and training participants, evaluating
applications, providing guidance and interpretation of rules. Handle
day-to-day administrative requirements of programs. Prepare and
submit monthly reports of individual and unit work activity.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & AGENCY REPRESENTATION
Serve as a contact person to citizen inquiries, concerns, and
problems; prepare and distribute informational materials and
describes support programs; provides direction for diverse community
assistance programs.
Perform community outreach, intervention, and crime prevention
activities as required. Facilitating meetings and/or training
associated with policies.
Represent the UIPD at campus events.
Schedule priorities based upon operational needs and community
liaison requirements.
Maintains extensive contact with and builds up networking between
students, faculty, staff, visitors and other service providers to
address diverse issues and problems.
May function as liaison to other agencies and/or ommittees and
commissions.
Participate in the problem-solving efforts of various neighborhood
residents; provides assistance in the development of strategies and
gathering of resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Walking : Frequently
Stairs : Occasionally
Sitting : Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying : Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling : Occasionally
Balancing : Occasionally
Bending/Stooping : Occasionally
Kneeling : Occasionally
Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally
Working Conditions
Extreme cold : Occasionally
Extreme heat : Occasionally
Humidity : Occasionally
Wet : Occasionally
Temperature Changes : Occasionally
Inclement Weather : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands - Position involves working outdoors in all forms of
inclement weather. Moderate physical activity, alternating between
minimum physical activities to periods of extreme physical exertion.
Frequent talking, listening, standing, and walking for extended periods
of time. Occasional running, sprinting, use of stairs, physically
subduing violent individuals, carrying/dragging incapacitated
individuals, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,
pushing, pulling and lifting of 50 pounds or more. Must be able to
handle stressful situations, work under press