Security Officer

Overview

The University of Illinois Police Department is now accepting applications for 1st and 2nd shift Community Service Officers (CSO) to protect the campus community through proactive prevention and outreach strategies. The CSO uses community-oriented service and problem-solving techniques to engage the community in programming aimed at identifying and reducing behavioral and criminal conduct that diminishes the quality of the academic experience.

• 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.
• 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 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 committees and commissions.
  • Participate in the problem-solving efforts of various neighborhood residents; provides assistance in the development of strategies and gathering of resources.
• 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 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Walking:
  Frequently
• Stairs:
  Occasionally
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasionally
• Balancing:
  Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:
  Occasionally
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally
• Squatting/Crouching:
  Occasionally

• Extreme cold:
  Occasionally
• Extreme heat:
  Occasionally
• Humidity:
  Occasionally
• Wet:
  Occasionally
• Temperature Changes:
  Occasionally
• Inclement Weather:
  Occasionally

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 pressure, and deal with angry, upset, distressed, suicidal, or hostile people. React calmly and think rationally in emergency and life-threatening situations. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and understand and carry out complex…