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Security Sergeant - University Police

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Posting Close Date: July 20, 2026

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Duties & Responsibilities

Interviews, select and train new Security Officers.
Assign work assignments and schedules for Security officers.
Assist in developing training curriculum.
Implements, disciplines and enforces policies and procedures for Security Officers.
Dispatch calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
Interviews with witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor's names, confirms identity, issue passes, and escorts individuals within secured area. Unlocking gates and doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

High school graduation or equivalent.

Valid Illinois driver's license.

No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.

Valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

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