COORD OF SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Coordinator of Security and Fire Safety

Department of Fleet and Facility Management
Division of Security Services

Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $67,656.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 3/13/25 until 11:59pm CDT on 3/27/25

The City of Chicago's Department of Fleet and Facility Management is seeking a Coordinator of Security and Fire Safety to support the daily operations and activities of security and life safety services provided throughout City facilities and buildings on a 24 hour - 7 day a week basis, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Coordinates the work of contract security personnel engaged in providing protective services throughout various City facilities
(e.g., libraries, health centers, payment centers) to ensure compliance with City standards and contract terms
* Develops and implements operational security and life safety policies and procedures to address risks identified and ensure the overall safety of employees and security of City equipment and property
* Conducts periodic checks of contract security providers and/or watchman to ensure adherence to department standards (e.g., staff are at assigned locations, following post procedures) and contract terms
* Monitors alarm and surveillance systems for alarm notifications to ensure adequate operation of equipment
* Reviews security staff incident reports for accuracy and completeness
* Investigates incidents (e.g., vandalism, theft) occurring in departmental facilities and prepares reports on findings
* Conducts life safety checks of City facilities to determine compliance with applicable fire safety and departmental standards
* Advises management of life safety concerns and recommends corrective action
* Conducts classroom and scenario-based training (e.g., active shooter, bomb threats, etc.) to City employees on life safety procedures and protocols
* Plans and conducts fire drills, evacuation plans, and other fire prevention and life safety activities
* Assesses the severity of security violations and emergencies and responds appropriately by notifying the police and/or fire departments
* Prepares activity and ad hoc reports to keep management abreast of unit activities
* Cooperates with investigators during incident investigations
* Coordinates efforts with Fire Department personnel to review evacuation procedures
* Testifies in court relative to alleged crimes committed at City facilities
* Collaborates and partners with other City departments and agencies to ensure the effective use, operation, and maintenance of facility security systems
* Participates in disaster and emergency preparedness planning
* Carries a cell phone for on-call coverage and emergency situations, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 1869 West Pershing Road
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may have to work outside of normal business hours to support operational needs)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Three years of security operations, fire prevention and/or life safety operations experience, of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor