Public Safety Officer Jobs

Function under the supervision of the Lieutenant of Operations of Public Safety to perform duties related to the security of Moody Bible Institute’s Chicago campus.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Provide Security for special events on campus to detect and deter disturbances. Observe events, report and respond appropriately.
• Enforce Institute parking policies by issuing tickets and submitting them appropriately in a timely fashion.
• Act as a primary responder for all campus incidents; controlling the scene of all incidents.
• Assist all emergency personnel and city officials that are engaged in business on our campus.
• Perform related and specific duties as assigned by the Chief of Public Safety or Lieutenant of Operations of Public Safety.
• Issue trespass notices as necessary to unauthorized individuals on campus.
• Assist the Institute community’s needs by directing them to the appropriate internal staff or departments or providing them with contact information for outside agencies.
• Perform ancillary monthly duty as assigned
• Provide Security escorts for currency operations and executive protection as assigned.
• Respond to campus alarm systems and 911-notifications and write incident reports.
• Report incidents as necessary, professionally and accurately documenting officer involvement and the conclusion of the incident.
• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of campus in effort to deter and detect suspicious activity.
• Oversee all part-time staff during your shift, including the responsibilities of dispatch.
• Type and electronically submit incident reports to the Public Safety Office Administrator.

Minimum Requirements

• A college degree or two years of job related experience
• Able to work in the U.S. legally without sponsorship
• A valid driver’s license
• 21 years of age

Preferred Requirements

• Illinois FOID
• Sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports
• Physically fit
• Illinois PERC
• Be able to control a fire, medical and crime related scene
• Sufficient human relation skills to resolve confrontation, affect behavior of others, assert oneself, and convey a positive image of the Department
• Criminal Justice Degree

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

• On foot, on bike, in vehicles and some desk responsibilities
• Primarily outdoors
• Primarily overnight shift work
• A college campus in downtown Chicago

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.