Security Sergeant - UIC Police (Job ID #143382)

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Valid Illinois driver’s license.(Valid Class D IL State Driver's License must be uploaded.)
  • No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
  • Valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).(Valid PERC must be uploaded.)
  • Two years (24 months) of experience performing duties at or comparable to that performed at the Security Officer level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of facility security requirements and regulations.
    • Knowledge of physical restraint techniques to control combative individuals, use of handcuffs, baton.
    • Knowledge of emergency response procedures and techniques, including first aid, CPR, fire safety and control.
    • Knowledge of defensive training and response protocols for security breaches including physical restraints.
    • Knowledge of negotiation and persuasion dialogue managing initial communication in crisis situations.

    To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

    Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) is required.

    All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

    Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information :

    You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

    When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

    If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

    Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

    If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to [email protected]

    If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

    For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 9/15/2021.

    We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

    The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  


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