Public Safety Support Coordinator

Location: Onsite, Chicago Campus

Job Type: Full-Time 

Compensation Range: $22.50 - $26.50 USD Hourly 

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

To access a list of benefits for full-time jobs, please visit www.moodybible.org/careers/benefits/.

What You Will Be Doing

The Public Safety Support Coordinator provides essential administrative, equipment, and resource support to the Public Safety Department. This role ensures the readiness, availability, and basic maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies; supports scheduling and documentation needs; and assists with the coordination of vendors, training activity, and departmental processes.

The Public Safety Support Coordinator plays a key supporting role that enables Public Safety staff to operate effectively and consistently across all campus environments.

Essential Functions

• Training Facilitation
  
  
  
  • Support the coordination of departmental training logistics, including room bookings, materials, and rosters.
  
  
  • Maintain training attendance records and update internal systems where appropriate.
  
  
  • Assist with scheduling departmental activities and supporting shift‑related documentation.
  
  
  
  


• Policy Oversight
  
  
  
  • Assist with formatting, updating, and organizing departmental procedures and reference guides.
  
  
  • Maintain internal filing systems so staff have consistent access to the most current versions.
  
  
  • Provide administrative support during policy review cycles (e.g., collecting feedback, updating drafts).
  
  
  
  


• Event Scheduling & Staffing
  
  
  
  • Create and maintain schedules for campus events requiring Public Safety presence.
  
  
  • Coordinate staffing assignments for events based on operational needs and availability.
  
  
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related safety logistics.
  
  
  
  


• Records & Compliance Management
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate and secure safety department records in compliance with legal and institutional standards.
  
  
  • Work with local courts, input data into online state databases, and collaborate with the Moody legal team on required documentation.
  
  
  • Assist with federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Vendor, Service, and Contract Coordination
  
  
  
  • Coordinate with approved vendors for equipment orders, repairs, and uniform services.
  
  
  • Maintain organized files of quotes, invoices, service schedules, and vendor contact information.
  
  
  • Track renewal dates for routine service agreements and notify leadership when action is required.
  
  
  
  


• Perform Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of five years of experience in safety, security operations, or logistics coordination.


• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online database systems.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion.


• Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in community outreach coordination, administrative services, staff support, or team leadership roles


• Experience working in higher education or a similar campus environment.


• Knowledge of event operations and large-scale scheduling logistics.


• Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or group discussions


• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain


• Clery Compliance Experience


• Bilingual or multilingual abilities


• Experience developing curriculum and calendars

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.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. In addition, individuals will use security equipment such as video monitors, 2-way radio equipment, and security keys and electronic fobs.

This position may require extended hours during seasonal peaks and significant events.

This position may involve temporarily filling in or training for other roles within the department, including but not limited to patrol and dispatch.

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

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.