Security Officer

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. Public Relations Agency Representation: Serve as a contact person to citizen inquiries, concerns, and problems; prepare and distribute informational materials and described support programs; provide 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 on individual and unit work activity. Other duties as assigned.