Part Time Security Guard
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Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The security guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all employees and visitors at the Archdiocese of Chicago pastoral centers. Duties include patrolling building interiors and exteriors, monitoring for suspicious behavior, and securing all entry points.
Job Description
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
Job Summary
The security personnel are to maintain the safety and security for all Archdiocese of Chicago (AOC) Pastoral center employees and visitors.
Essential Job functions
- Maintain safety and security for all employees and visitors.
- Keep current on all emergency procedures and all safety equipment.
- Greet employees and visitors as they enter the buildings.
- Walk through interior and exterior of all buildings to ensure building is secure.
- Watch for and report any suspicious behavior.
- Secure all windows, doors, gates, etc.
- Work within other building personnel as needed, Building Engineers, front desk reception, etc.
- Maintain a calm demeanor in all stressful situations.
- Shift may include rotation at more than one pastoral center locations.
Job Requirements
- High School graduate, GED or equivalent, and Completion of the Police Academy or Certification for Security.
- 5 years of security background or one year as police officer
- Problem Solver must have the ability to think and react quickly to a variety of situations, strategic thinker, self-discipline.
- Valid IL Driver’s License. Availability to work second shift.
Preferred Job Skills and Experience
- Current or Retired Police Officer
- Familiarity with the Chicago Metro Area.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an hourly salary range of $18.84 - $22.61. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than 15,000 employees in its systems and ministries.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent Catholic school education through one of the largest U.S. private school systems – the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. Our school system leads the nation in receiving the most Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education.
Among the archdiocesan organizations is Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency assisting 1 million people in need in Cook and Lake Counties every year.
Over the decades, our local church has introduced groundbreaking efforts such as Pastoral Migratoria, a parish-based, immigrant-to-immigrant ministry that is expanding nationally. The program aims to empower immigrants in participating in their communities through service, leadership formation and action, while promoting justice.
As part of Pope Francis’ vision of the mission of the Church, Cardinal Cupich launched a violence prevention initiative to increase the capacity and reach of current programs that address the root causes of violence in Chicago and to identify and actively seek collaboration with like-purposed organizations.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a variety of career opportunities that support the mission of the Catholic Church: To know Jesus Christ and to make Jesus Christ known, with a particular focus on Renew My Church, an initiative devoted to making new disciples, building up communities and inspiring witness to Christ’s presence in the world.
Join us to make a difference in our archdiocese and beyond. Visit our employment page: https://www.archchicago.org/about-us/careers
Founded
1843
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Religious Organization
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than 15,000 employees in its systems and ministries.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent Catholic school education through one of the largest U.S. private school systems – the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. Our school system leads the nation in receiving the most Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education.
Among the archdiocesan organizations is Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency assisting 1 million people in need in Cook and Lake Counties every year.
Over the decades, our local church has introduced groundbreaking efforts such as Pastoral Migratoria, a parish-based, immigrant-to-immigrant ministry that is expanding nationally. The program aims to empower immigrants in participating in their communities through service, leadership formation and action, while promoting justice.
As part of Pope Francis’ vision of the mission of the Church, Cardinal Cupich launched a violence prevention initiative to increase the capacity and reach of current programs that address the root causes of violence in Chicago and to identify and actively seek collaboration with like-purposed organizations.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a variety of career opportunities that support the mission of the Catholic Church: To know Jesus Christ and to make Jesus Christ known, with a particular focus on Renew My Church, an initiative devoted to making new disciples, building up communities and inspiring witness to Christ’s presence in the world.
Join us to make a difference in our archdiocese and beyond. Visit our employment page: https://www.archchicago.org/about-us/careers
Founded
1843
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Religious Organization
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
