Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for Security, Community Schools.

Position Summary

The Site Security Officer reports to assigned Program Manager and is accountable to the Associate Director of School Partnerships. The Site Security Officer performs routine security function to ensure the protection of property and the safety of students and staff at an assigned school

This is a part-time, grant funded position that is dependent on continual funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrol hallways to ensure students are behaving in a proper manner (CPS Code of Conduct).
• Advise the Coordinator of students loitering in hallways/program areas.
• Participate in all mandatory program meetings i.e. orientation, curriculum development review, site-based program planning/improvement meetings, professional development meetings.
• Provide proper and timely notification of safety and security issues and/or challenges impacting program delivery to Coordinator.
• Provide proper and timely notification of safety and security issues and/or challenges impacting program delivery to Coordinator.
• Assist the Coordinator with culminating project/event with the partnering organization/school.
• Complete administrative task such as submitting timesheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must be a current Security staff at Chicago Public School.
• Have a strong understanding of CPS school security needs and systems.
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in buildings and grounds security work.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work with school-aged children in enforcing safety and security rules and procedures.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.

Additional Information

• Position subject to a background screening.
• This is a non-union position.
• This position is in-eligible for overtime.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.