IVH-M SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs 

Position Title: Security Officer
Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024 
Salary: $4,737 - $6,406/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,747/Monthly 
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Kankakee 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Bargaining Unit: RC029

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 41388

Essential Functions

• Operates state issued vehicles, transports residents of the Illinois Veteran’s Home on and off grounds appointments and delivers and retrieves personal medical items and laboratory specimens to off grounds facilities
• Performs safety and protection work by patrolling facility grounds and buildings to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions
• Patrols facility grounds and buildings to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions
• Performs preventative maintenance inspection on security vehicles and communications equipment
• Issues security related property to new and current staff
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

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

 

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of security enforcement practices and techniques
• One (1) year experience using computer systems and software such as the Microsoft Suite or Word Processor to organize facts into activity and incident reports.
• Ability to complete security training and to follow written procedures and instructions.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical
• Requires the ability to pass a drug test
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Requires ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime

Work Hours: 6:30AM - 2:30PM - Rotating Schedule w/every other weekend off 
Work Location: Manteno - 1 Veterans Dr 
Agency Contact: Alexandria.M.Puccetti@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Public Safety

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

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