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Millikin UniversityCollege or university · Decatur, IL · 5 open roles

Security Officer and Dispatcher

Decatur, ILFull-timeNon-instructionalFrom $35,360 / yrPosted Oct 6 · Closes Dec 28
From $35,360per yearAs listed by the institution
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Closes
Dec 28, 2026
Posted
Oct 6, 2026

About this role

Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT: All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful and caring environment. We seek skilled and diverse colleagues who are flexible, self-motivated and will embrace and respect who we are and what we do. We also seek colleagues committed to moving the Millikin brand forward.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:? Physical condition sufficient to perform necessary security related duties (occasionally lifting 25-50 lbs.; intermittently sitting/walking/standing/stooping; using tools requiring high dexterity; hearing and visual acuity within normal range.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical working conditions found in most administrative work areas and security related condition. Public Safety is a 24x7 operation, so scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs. ??

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.

CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges University information with others only on a "need to know" basis.

ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance and organizational requirements. Typically considered an exempt/salaried position, so may involve longer days, weekends and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.

SAFETY Understands and always uses safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions to the Risk Manager immediately. Assures all equipment functions properly before use. Knows and adheres to all safety and fire prevention rules and regulations. Knows location and use of personal protective equipment, fire plan, SDS and Disaster Plan.

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.

HAZARDS As associated in working in the safety and security field.

Review of applications will begin immediatley and will continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Millikin University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws. Beyong meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing its employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experiene in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse studnet population.