Inside Higher Ed
Student Worker - Public Safety Cadet
Inside Higher Ed, Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States, 60554
Student Worker - Public Safety Cadet
Location:
Waubonsee Community College
Overview:
Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Your future starts here – join us today!
Responsibilities
Assist uniformed officers in enforcing campus regulations and State of Illinois statutes.
Participate in preventive patrols to deter crime, mitigate risks, and maintain security.
Serve as initial responder in emergencies, taking immediate action to protect individuals and minimize risks.
Monitor weather conditions, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems, reporting suspicious or unusual situations.
Assist in implementing emergency notifications, evacuation plans, and sheltering procedures.
Perform traffic control duties on college property, including directing traffic, assisting with parking, and providing directions to visitors.
Provide courteous services such as jump‑starting cars, unlocking vehicles, and escorting lone pedestrians at night.
Report malfunctioning alarms, blocked exits, broken windows or doors, and other safety concerns.
Document incidents by completing required reports and records, including sensitive or confidential information.
Serve as a resource of college information, assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in locating facilities and activities.
Assist with locking and unlocking doors and securing buildings at the beginning and end of each shift.
Attend department meetings and required trainings.
Maintain professionalism and courtesy in interactions with students, staff, the public, and law enforcement officers.
Act as a backup for the Campus Police front desk/administrative position.
Perform duties as assigned by a Campus Police Officer and/or appropriate administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Enrollment as a Waubonsee Criminal Justice student in at least one course.
18 years of age or older.
Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Valid Illinois driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical capability for exertion and quick response during emergencies.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check investigation.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED is desirable.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Position Details
Position ID: req1920
Grant Funded: No
Compensation Rate: $15.75 per hour
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies hours/days
Work Hours: up to 25 hrs per week
Benefits: Days off on National Holidays and when the college is closed, $25 bookstore credit, and flexible schedules.
Special Instructions: Please upload all documents when submitting this application.
EOE, including disability and veteran.
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Waubonsee Community College
Overview:
Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Your future starts here – join us today!
Responsibilities
Assist uniformed officers in enforcing campus regulations and State of Illinois statutes.
Participate in preventive patrols to deter crime, mitigate risks, and maintain security.
Serve as initial responder in emergencies, taking immediate action to protect individuals and minimize risks.
Monitor weather conditions, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems, reporting suspicious or unusual situations.
Assist in implementing emergency notifications, evacuation plans, and sheltering procedures.
Perform traffic control duties on college property, including directing traffic, assisting with parking, and providing directions to visitors.
Provide courteous services such as jump‑starting cars, unlocking vehicles, and escorting lone pedestrians at night.
Report malfunctioning alarms, blocked exits, broken windows or doors, and other safety concerns.
Document incidents by completing required reports and records, including sensitive or confidential information.
Serve as a resource of college information, assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in locating facilities and activities.
Assist with locking and unlocking doors and securing buildings at the beginning and end of each shift.
Attend department meetings and required trainings.
Maintain professionalism and courtesy in interactions with students, staff, the public, and law enforcement officers.
Act as a backup for the Campus Police front desk/administrative position.
Perform duties as assigned by a Campus Police Officer and/or appropriate administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Enrollment as a Waubonsee Criminal Justice student in at least one course.
18 years of age or older.
Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Valid Illinois driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical capability for exertion and quick response during emergencies.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check investigation.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED is desirable.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Position Details
Position ID: req1920
Grant Funded: No
Compensation Rate: $15.75 per hour
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies hours/days
Work Hours: up to 25 hrs per week
Benefits: Days off on National Holidays and when the college is closed, $25 bookstore credit, and flexible schedules.
Special Instructions: Please upload all documents when submitting this application.
EOE, including disability and veteran.
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