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Security Specialist
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Heartland Human Care Services .
Title:
Security Specialist
Location:
Bronzeville
Schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday (12:00am-8:30am)
Base Pay Range $16.61/hr – $20.52/hr
Summary Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations, including unaccompanied minors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our dedicated team as a Security Specialist II (SS-II) in Youth Residential Services at Heartland Human Care Services, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in our communities. As a Security Specialist II in our Youth Residential Services, you will play a crucial role in fostering a secure environment for program participants, contributing to their safety and overall well‑being.
Why Join Us
Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.
Our Benefits
Medical insurance. BCBS PPO, EPO, and HSA Plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) 3% Employer Contribution
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
FSA Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.
Essential Functions
Provides security to assure the safety and well‑being of their YRS Site’s participants/staff during their work shift.
Completes a minimum of 2 Interior and Exterior Security Perimeter Checks per shift, each including a thorough review of all vehicles.
Remains current with any/all SmarterU and ADP LMS Online Training and with Dual In – Person/Online trainings, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training annually and CPR/First Aid Training biennially.
Assists their YRS Directors/PMs with updating YRS Site’s Emergency Plans and conducting Emergency Drills, and scanning them in for CARF Quality Review when requested.
Completes Daily Staff Communications (DSCs), listing at least one activity per hour of every workday, sent daily via photo or weekly scanned and emailed to HHCS Manager of Physical Security and Incident Response.
Always carries a charged walkie‑talkie during the shift.
Assists in ensuring the interior of the YRS Site is safe for all participants/staff during a protest, regardless of location.
Completes other safety and security related duties as assigned.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma.
Minimum 2 years of experience in security or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications / Licenses
A valid driver's license is encouraged, but not required.
A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent communication skills; strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and process it professionally and diplomatically.
High degree of collaboration, emotional intelligence, self‑motivation, and analytical ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows OS, and other common software.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Strategic thinking and consultancy skills.
Work Arrangement This role is not eligible for remote work. All hours will be worked in person with an active presence at all assigned programs on a rotating basis.
Work Environment
The noise level is usually moderate.
Each program site operates 24/7, 365 days per year; employees must be flexible in scheduling and location.
Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides and suburbs; employees may be required to report to any one of these locations temporarily or permanently.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
Frequently use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to use CPI techniques with participants if needed.
Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus vision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Security Specialist
role at
Heartland Human Care Services .
Title:
Security Specialist
Location:
Bronzeville
Schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday (12:00am-8:30am)
Base Pay Range $16.61/hr – $20.52/hr
Summary Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations, including unaccompanied minors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our dedicated team as a Security Specialist II (SS-II) in Youth Residential Services at Heartland Human Care Services, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in our communities. As a Security Specialist II in our Youth Residential Services, you will play a crucial role in fostering a secure environment for program participants, contributing to their safety and overall well‑being.
Why Join Us
Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.
Our Benefits
Medical insurance. BCBS PPO, EPO, and HSA Plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) 3% Employer Contribution
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
FSA Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.
Essential Functions
Provides security to assure the safety and well‑being of their YRS Site’s participants/staff during their work shift.
Completes a minimum of 2 Interior and Exterior Security Perimeter Checks per shift, each including a thorough review of all vehicles.
Remains current with any/all SmarterU and ADP LMS Online Training and with Dual In – Person/Online trainings, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training annually and CPR/First Aid Training biennially.
Assists their YRS Directors/PMs with updating YRS Site’s Emergency Plans and conducting Emergency Drills, and scanning them in for CARF Quality Review when requested.
Completes Daily Staff Communications (DSCs), listing at least one activity per hour of every workday, sent daily via photo or weekly scanned and emailed to HHCS Manager of Physical Security and Incident Response.
Always carries a charged walkie‑talkie during the shift.
Assists in ensuring the interior of the YRS Site is safe for all participants/staff during a protest, regardless of location.
Completes other safety and security related duties as assigned.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma.
Minimum 2 years of experience in security or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications / Licenses
A valid driver's license is encouraged, but not required.
A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent communication skills; strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and process it professionally and diplomatically.
High degree of collaboration, emotional intelligence, self‑motivation, and analytical ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows OS, and other common software.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Strategic thinking and consultancy skills.
Work Arrangement This role is not eligible for remote work. All hours will be worked in person with an active presence at all assigned programs on a rotating basis.
Work Environment
The noise level is usually moderate.
Each program site operates 24/7, 365 days per year; employees must be flexible in scheduling and location.
Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides and suburbs; employees may be required to report to any one of these locations temporarily or permanently.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
Frequently use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to use CPI techniques with participants if needed.
Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus vision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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