Security Officer (1st Shift)

Midwestern University

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu
• www.midwestern.edu

Phone:

• 630-515-7644

Email:

• kgaede@midwestern.edu

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $20.60/hour

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • life insurance
  • short/long-term disability
  • pet insurance
  • We offer flexible spending accounts including:
  • healthcare reimbursement
  • child/dependent care accounts
  • We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including:
  • paid holidays
  • sick/flex days
  • personal days
  • vacation days
  • We offer:
  • 403(b)-retirement plan
  • tuition reimbursement
  • childcare subsidy reimbursement program
  • identity theft protection
  • employee assistance program
  • Wellness is important to us, and we offer:
  • wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

Position Details

The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor. The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor.

We have two openings with the work hours of 7:30 AM-4 PM, Thursday-Monday and Wednesday-Sunday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

CLERY Act Responsibilities:

Midwestern University Safety and Security Officers will complete training related to the Jeanne Clery Act, possessing an understanding of the Cleary Act itself and their role as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA's by virtue of their university responsibilities and under the Clery Act, are designated to receive and report Clery Crimes to the Department of Safety and Security so that they may be included and published in the university's Annual Security Report.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of (1) year security experience required.
• Police, higher education security, or proprietary security experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED preferred.
• Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transport) certification if requested.
• Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days (IAHSS International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security) Basic Certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. 

Computer Skills:

• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk 5 to 10 miles per day, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk up and down stairs, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift 35lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and cold repeat routine tasks is a requirement of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO  APPLY

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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