Security Officer Jobs

Work Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 6/27/2023

Closing Date: 7/11/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,992 - $5,502 per month

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Choice of Wed - Sun or Thurs - Mon

Work Location: 1535 W McCord St Centralia, IL 62801-5805

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Clinton

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 10-74-27533

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to perform safety and protection services. Transports individuals on and off campus. Inspects ambulance equipment, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems to ensure proper working order; assists with fire drills.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs safety and protection services at Murray Development Center.

2. Operates cars and vans in the transporting of individuals to hospitals or other locations on and off grounds.

3. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the Center.

4. Assists law enforcement personnel during arrests and investigations.

5. Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of those 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 ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals.

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

3. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

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

6. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on call” capacity.

7. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

9. 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:

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

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:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift

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