Governor of Illinois
SECURITY OFFICER
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Job Description
- Req#: 36867
- Patrols all buildings and grounds areas of the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
- Operates radio and mobile phone to dispatch calls.
- Completes daily activity reports indicating the vehicle milage and activities performed during the shift.
- Responds to emergency situations and drills.
- Lifts, carries and utilizes assigned and designated equipment.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
- Prefers working knowledge of facility security requirements and regulation.
- Prefers working knowledge of security enforcement practices and techniques.
- Prefers working knowledge of emergency response procedures and techniques.
- Prefers experience writing activity and incident reports.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to lift no more than 20 lbs. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing.
- Requires the ability to work off-shift, including weekends and holidays
- Requires ability to complete a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Requires the ability to complete CPR/First-Aid/AED training with successful certification.
- 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 and weekends.
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
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Agency : Department of Agriculture
Closing Date/Time: 06/20/2024
Salary: $4555 - $6160 anticipated starting monthly salary
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC029This 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 36867
The Bureau of Buildings and Grounds is seeking interested candidates to fill the position of Security Officer atthe Illinois State Fairgrounds. Security is provided 24/7/365 to ensure the protection of employees, visitors and buildings and grounds. Security Officers are an integral part of the Buildings and Grounds team, and we invite all candidates interested in this position to apply today.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours: varies including nights and weekends
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact:Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5099
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).
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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About the company
The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.