IVH-M SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 45266 

Opening Date: 03/07/2025
 Closing Date/Time: 03/20/2025​
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER - 39870 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: $4,737 - $6,406/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,747/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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 45266

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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.

Work Hours: 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. - Rotating shift - every other weekend 
Work Location: Manteno - 1 Veterans Dr 
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.Applicants@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