Campus Security Chief
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We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as the Campus Security Chief with our Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal, and credit union access. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have paid time off on designated holidays or holiday pay if required to work, vacation time, sick leave, and paid leave.

For more information about the benefits plan's cost and coverage, visit: Employees Benefit Information

For details on paid time off, see Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position leads the Security Division within the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM). The Campus Security Chief reports to the Director of OHSEM.

The duties listed are illustrative and not comprehensive of all tasks performed by this role.

Responsibilities include:

Leading and managing security operations

Developing and implementing policies, procedures, work orders, and rules

Establishing reporting and work routines for staff

Assessing security needs within County buildings and providing leadership to resolve issues

Analyzing problems, identifying solutions, projecting consequences, and implementing security strategies

Preparing staffing schedules

Conducting inspections of security officers' performance

Developing and presenting training and testing materials

Recommending hires and promotions, and evaluating employment decisions

Reviewing security incident reports

Conducting campus investigations and taking appropriate action

Assisting departments with internal investigations

Recommending program and equipment needs

Negotiating and administering security-related contracts

Managing County-wide access control and video recording systems

Preparing estimates and reports

Operating and maintaining security systems

Managing keys, badges, and access cards

Maintaining security operation supplies and equipment

Coordinating security for events and requests

Developing Incident Action Plans

Serving on the Emergency Operations Team as needed

Preparing administrative reports, proposals, budgets, and work plans

Maintaining confidentiality of documents and information

Building relationships with law enforcement and sharing information

Collaborating with public safety stakeholders

Non-essential duties include:

• Adjusting work during emergencies and maintaining relevant training and certifications
• Performing other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises personnel within the area of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Security Management, or related fields
• Eight years of security, law enforcement, or military experience in a multi-functional environment
• Five years of supervisory experience in similar settings

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid Illinois Driver's License and Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card required at hire and maintained throughout employment

Pre-employment background check and writing exercise required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects or persons.

Work Environment:

Frequent work in extreme outdoor weather conditions.

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