SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 43484 

Opening Date:  12/13/2024
 Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER - 39870 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,737 - $6,406 per month ($56,844 - $76,872 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.

 

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 43484

 

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to perform fire safety and protection services. Assists facility staff with management of unruly individuals. Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator. Responds to problem incidents and prepares special incident reports. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs fire safety and protection services at the Kiley Developmental Center. 
• Assists facility staff with management of unruly individuals.
• Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator.
• Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.
• Dispatches state owned cars in the absence of information division staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably 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