12 Military And Protective Services Jobs in Chicago
Company: BBSI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Department
DSS: Officers in Probation
About The Department
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full
service, CALEA-accredited police department serving the University
of Chicago and surrounding areas from 37th Street to 64th Street,
and Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. Members of the
Department are committed to conducting their work in a respectful
and dignified manner while providing a safe environment for those
who live, learn, and work in our community.
Job Information
Job Summary
Performs assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel,
to gain knowledge and experience required to become a Certified
Police Officer. Providing aid and safeguarding all members of the
University of Chicago community, students, faculty, and staff
working and living in the area. Conducts routine vehicular, bicycle
and foot patrols; investigate criminal activity; enforces traffic
regulations; conducts a variety of crime prevention activities to
protect life and property; prevents disorder; apprehend and assist
in prosecution of criminals; respond to emergencies; and helps
enforce laws and ordinances.
All applicants are required to submit a cover Letter, resume/CV,
and an unofficial college transcript or a copy of their college
diploma as part of their application (upload on the page titled My
Experience in the Resume/CV section). Applicants who meet the
minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written exam.
The written exam will be conducted tentatively on a rolling basis
beginning in August 2024. Applicants who meet the minimum
qualifications will receive email invitations to the written exam
that includes the specific date, location, and time. Applicants
will also be invited to a physical agility test (POWER test) unless
they have a valid POWER card obtained within the last six months.
Applicants who successfully complete the written exam, the POWER
test portion, and have an official college transcript on file may
be invited to the virtual Panel Interview scheduled to occur
throughout October and November 2024. All applicants who have been
issued a conditional offer letter and successfully completed all
aspects of the background check will have a start date in December
2024 or January 202
If you have questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition team
via email at: talentacquisition@uchicago.edu. Please note,
applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the
position, do not comply with the hiring process, or who fail to
submit an unofficial transcript, pass the POWER test and/or do not
have a POWER Card on file will not be considered further for the
position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please
review the Police Officer II Hiring Process for further details at:
https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/police/hiring_training/.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate department equipment on patrol; make periodic
interior and exterior premise checks of University grounds to
determine existence of unusual or hazardous conditions; take
appropriate action when such condition is detected; assist with
investigations of suspicious persons, places or things; and a
respond when observing a situation requiring police action and/or
request assignment of other officers.
- Obey lawful orders of superiors; perform appropriate tasks and
duties assigned by supervisor or shift supervisor; promptly answer
radio calls; and promptly respond to assigned calls for police
service.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and document
activities both verbally and in writing.
- Review and record necessary and pertinent information at roll
call; be properly groomed and maintain equipment and uniform in
neat, orderly manner; and inspect assigned vehicle or bicycle for
proper equipment and/or damage prior to leaving for patrol.
- Conduct accident and criminal investigations; protect accident
or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or
the public; collect and preserve evidence; conduct interviews of
witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident;
prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and issue citations and
make arrests.
- Identify, pursue, apprehend, and assist in the prosecution of
persons who violate federal, state and local laws, statutes and
ordinances; subdue resisting individuals; search arrested persons;
seize contraband; transport arrested persons to police facility;
make warrant inquiries; fingerprint suspects; and appear and
testify in court as a witness or an arresting officer.
- Issue citations for motor vehicle violations; assist motorists
with disabled vehicles; request emergency assistance when needed;
remove debris to eliminate traffic hazards; and push vehicles when
necessary.
- Help evacuate persons from dangerous areas, secure buildings or
areas, and assist other University departments or governmental
agencies in disaster or emergency situations.
- Attend and successfully complete assigned continuing education
and training programs, and qualify with lethal and less than lethal
weapons as required by department procedures and/or needs.
- Attend and successfully complete Basic Law Enforcement
Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law
Enforcement Officers' Training and Standards Board.
- Establish rapport and enhance communication with members of the
University Community to create a better understanding of University
Police functions, purpose, and goals within the community, to
determine community needs, and to assist in resolution of community
social problems.
Competencies
- Properly operate and maintain tools and equipment related to
law enforcement required.
- Effectively deal with a variety of unpleasant circumstances and
unusual human conduct associated with and/or arising from emergency
situations including, but not limited to, physical trauma, mental
and/or physical stress, panic, etc. required.
- Work independently or as a team member and make sound decisions
with minimal direction and under stressful circumstances
required.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing required.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
public and enforcement officials, general public, and members of
the University Community required.
- Mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and
rationally during times of conflicts and emergencies required.
- Safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative situations
required.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
required.
Licenses And Certifications
- Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers'
Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement
Officers' Training and Standards Board within six months of date of
hire.
- Attainment of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification within six
months of date of hire.
- Successful completion of The University of Chicago Police
Department Field Training Program within eighteen months of date of
hire, or within twenty-four months of the date of hire at the
discretion of the Department required.
- Successful completion of a background investigation, written
and oral exams, medical examinations, psychological test, drug
screens and physical fitness tests required.
- Demonstrated safe driving performance required. Valid Illinois
driver's license or driver's license that grants reciprocity in the
State of Illinois.
- Successfully complete First Aid and CPR training within twelve
months of date of hire, or within eighteen months of the date of
hire at the discretion of the Department required.
- Successful completion of the POWER test or/ POWER Card issued
within six months of application.
- The duration of the hiring process is approximately 90-120
days.
Technical Knowledge Or Skills
- Develop a working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes,
Illinois vehicle code, University rules and regulations.
- Learn and correctly apply University Police Department rules,
regulations, general orders, policies, practices, and procedures
required.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable of geographic area and boundaries
served by the University Police Department required.
- Complete mathematical calculations involving fractions,
decimals, and percentages required.
- Use desktop computer, two-way radio, firearms, handcuffs and
other law enforcement equipment, fingerprint equipment, camera,
copy machine, and telephone required.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or
products made from human blood.
- High stress environment.
- Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.
- Outdoor weather exposure.
- Requires use of personal protective equipment.
- Office environment.
- Run, walk, stand for long periods of time, climb, stoop, and
lift and carry equipment and injured or deceased persons or animals
required.
- Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes needed in providing
services under emergency, adverse, unpleasant, or unusual
conditions in all weather conditions, and at all hours of the day
or night required.
- Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to make
quick and accurate observations including: distant binocular and
visual acuity of at least 20/40 with or without corrective lenses,
peripheral vision of at least 140 degrees, and the ability to
recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing
standard red, green, and amber required.
- Hearing sufficient to understand speech and to detect alarms,
telephone and other communication devices.
- Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels
(dB) at 500 - 2000 Hertz (Hz) with or without a hearing aid
required.
Physical Effort
- Bend, crouch, or stoop.
- Climb stairs 5 stories or more.
- Hear, including making fine discriminations in sound.
- Operate a vehicle safely.
- Operate equipment necessary to perform job.
- Perform strenuous physical exertion at times.
- Ability to run.
- Safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative
situations.
- See, including color, depth perception, or clarity.
- Sit for 4 hours or more.
- Stand for 4 hours or more.
- Travel to various off-campus locations.
- Travel to various on-campus locations.
- Use standard office equipment.
- Use standard workstation equipment.
- Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception.
Mental Demands
- Aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions.
- Communicate in writing.
- Communicate orally.
- Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
- Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Learn and develop skills.
- Maintain a high level of alertness.
- Pay attention to detail.
- React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during
conflicts and emergencies.
- Ability to read.
- Work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Active listening skills.
- Math skills.
Pay Rate
- $33.87 per hour.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- College Transcripts, unoffical transcripts acceptable.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the
application.
Benefit Eligibility
Yes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination
Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Please refer to Additional Requirements to see the pay ranges
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
052 - PB&PA, # 185 Full-Time
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Posting Date
2024-10-02
Remove from Posting On or Before
2025-04-02
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an
individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For
additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete
the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a
request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of
individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual
challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check
that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not
automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the
University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis
and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances
surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its
relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
(Report) provides information about University offices and programs
that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency
response and communications plans, and other policies and
information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are
available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police
Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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