Bus Operator Trainee Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Corps is the largest nationwide no-cost residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to "attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education," the program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

Position Summary: The Mobile Advisor (on-call) reports to the Safety, Safety, Security and Transportation Manager. Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules, and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relations and ethics. Information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Position Functions

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values and operating principles.
• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, similar disasters, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Provide vehicle transportation support function under the direction of a supervisor in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Maintains harmonious relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Investigate vehicular accidents at the center.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Prepares written accident reports and maintains security log.
• Enforces center pass policy.
• Attends required in-service training sessions.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Assist in Reception functions and maintaining the staff/student/visitor control area.
• Act as switchboard operator as required.
• Adheres to Aleut's Quality Assurance Plan.
• Communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of High School graduate or equivalent.
• 6 months of related experience. Prefer 1 year of experience in a security department, law enforcement agency, or experience with security duties.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Prefer Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Prefer training with an organized security department.
• Prefer knowledge of riot and crowd control techniques and law enforcement procedures. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Ability to obtain a bus driver's license.
• Ability to effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• The position requires the ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile.
• Must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions

This position involves frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasionally, the position involves bending, stooping, carrying, running, driving, and the need for flexibility. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands:

The position requires the ability to spend 50% of work time outside and 50% of work time indoors; the ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time, the ability to work in high-temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low-temperature settings in winter months.

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.