Armed Security Officer - PartTime #001CR
$39,520–$41,600 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$39,520–$41,600 yearLicense Or Certification
Part TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Patrol assigned property to prevent crime, enforce laws, and park policies while observing structures, people, and vehicles for suspicious activity. Provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for clients, including school crossing guard and athletic event security duties. Make arrests as appropriate, provide professional testimony in court, and prepare detailed reports on arrests, incidents, and daily activity. Follow all safety policies, participate in ongoing training, and maintain composure in adverse conditions under a 24-hour schedule including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High school qualification or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- United States Citizen
- Military or Law Enforcement background
- Ability to obtain a PERC license within 30 days of employment
- Valid FOID
- 230 certificate
- Valid driver's license
- No felony or misdemeanor conviction that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a security officer
- Ability to apply criminal justice and crime prevention techniques
- Ability to read and interpret laws and orders
- Ability to perform departmentally authorized use of force techniques to affect the physical arrest of criminal suspects
- Strong ability to maintain composure in adverse conditions
- Advanced ability to operate firearms and equipment safely, skillfully and in conformance with all laws and regulations
- Ability to work under stress and remain calm and to calm other people during rapidly changing circumstances
- Ability to multitask with different, and sometimes conflicting, events happening at the same time
- Knowledge of computers for scheduling, reporting, and other duties
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to pass criminal background check, drug screening (including marijuana), psychological evaluation, written and physical test
- Must be able to carry objects over 50 pounds
- Must be able to reach, stoop, climb, balance, bend, twist, handle paperwork, run, jump, crawl, kneel
- Must be able to see, hear, feel, stand, walk, and sit
Desired Qualifications
- Preference for Military or Law Enforcement background
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