Security Officer

Work Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901-5018

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 8/04/2023

Closing Date: 8/17/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,992 - $5,502 per month ($47,904 - $66,024 annually).

Work Hours: Various shifts. See below:

Rotating days off

(1) 2:00p-10:00p, W1: Mon/Sat/Sun; W2: Fri; W3: Tue/Wed, Rotating days off

(1) 10:00p-6:00a, W1: Mon/Sat/Sun; W2: Fri; W3: Wed/Thur, Rotating days off

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 2

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-75-28445

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform fire safety and protection services. Conducts rounds of inspection. Checks buildings and grounds for unauthorized movement, breeches of security and unsafe conditions. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility. Participates in crisis searches for missing individuals. Responds to emergency medical and fire alarms. Assists in the evacuation of individuals during drills and emergency situations by helping them out of buildings.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs fire safety and protection services at the Shapiro Center.

2. Assists facility staff with management of combative and/or violent individuals.

3. Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator.

4. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.

5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.

2. Two (2) years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.

3. Two (2) years of experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques.

4. Two (2) years of experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.

5. Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

6. One (1) year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.

2. Requires ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals.

3. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

4. Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.

5. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

6. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

7. Requires a valid driver’s license.

8. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.

9. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

10. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

11. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,992.00 - $5,502.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person