Human Resource Department Position Announcement Aurora University — An inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Campus Safety Officer
Part-Time

Aurora University is an independent, comprehensive institution founded in 1893 offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Our two campuses are located in Aurora, Illinois and on the shores of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. We seek people passionately involved in the educational process who will help us realize our vision.

Position Summary: Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Campus Safety and the Campus Safety Supervisors, assists in the control of persons in or around campus buildings, facilities, and areas adjacent to the school sites. Part-time position, 20 hours or less per week. Responsible for performing general campus safety officer responsibilities.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
3. Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
4. Helps provide visible patrols of the campus in an attempt to prevent crimes and incidents on campus.
5. Directs campus visitors to proper authorities and prevents unlawful loitering; provides security for parking areas, etc.

Other duties and responsibilities:

1. Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

High School diploma or equivalent; certified law enforcement or criminal justice background preferred; knowledge of campus regulations in connection with student conduct; laws pertaining to juveniles; controlled substances and their effect upon behavior; customs and activities indicative of undesirable groups; a working knowledge of federal, state and local laws including the Campus Security Act of 1997; ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff; ability to interpret rules and regulations; ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and fairly.

Special requirements: Ability to pass a background check; able to meet physical requirements (walk for extended periods, stand for extended periods, run when necessary, climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs with no assistance); good verbal and written communication skills, minimum 21 years of age; valid Illinois Driver's license.

This part-time position has no benefits.

Apply to:

Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu - email

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century.  Toward this effort we are determined to have a faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the cultural demographics of the greater Chicago area.

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