SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF

​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF - 39875 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date:  12/12/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/26/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,460 - $8,062 per month ($65,520 - $96,744 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC056

 

 

 

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.

 

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  42853 

 

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Officer Chief for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to plan, organize, and direct the overall operations for the security department including a large forensic population, requiring extensive security measures. Monitors buildings, inhabitants and grounds, including provisions of training and direction to security officer staff and dispatcher, to provide initial and planned response readiness to emergency situations. Provides for the effectiveness of the security enforcement program, providing initial response to protect the lives and property, including the use of controlled physical force and non-injurious physical restraint of aggressive patients. Formulates facility security regulations and emergency response plans consistent with agency regulations and directives. Prepares operating annual reports, budgets, equipment service/replacement requests. Conducts or monitors preliminary investigations and gives testimony for incidents involving security matters, vandalism, theft accidents and injuries.  Serves as working supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations for the security department including a large forensic population, requiring extensive security measures at the Elgin Mental Health C