• Job Description

  Req#: 39107

  Agency: Department of Human Services

  Opening Date: 06/27/2024
  Closing Date/Time: 07/11/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $4,737 - 6,406 per month ($56,844 - $76,872 per year)
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Lee
  Number of Vacancies: 2
  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 39107

  Position Overview

  The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to perform fire safety and protection services. Conducts rounds of inspection, checks for fire, safety, and traffic hazards. Checks building and grounds for unauthorized individuals, breeches of security and unsafe conditions. Assists facility staff with management of unruly individuals. Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator. Transports individuals to community hospital or other locations off grounds. Travels in performance of job duties. Testifies in court.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Performs fire safety and protection services at the Mabley Developmental Center.
  2. Assists facility staff with management of unruly individuals.
  3. Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator.
  4. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.
  5. Dispatches state owned cars in the absence of information division staff.
  6. Manages the facility Employee ID Badge System.
  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. 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

  1. Two (2) years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
  2. Two (2) years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
  3. Two (2) years of experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques.
  4. Two (2) years of experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.
  5. Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  6. One (1) year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to climb stairs, chase runaways and physically restrain and control individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
  2. Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
  3. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
  4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  5. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
  6. Requires an appropriate valid driver’s license.
  7. Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on-call” capacity.
  8. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
  9. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  10. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

  • All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: various shifts, see below:

  (1 vacancy) 3:00p-11:00p, Week 1: M/T/W/F/S/S, Week 2: M/T/TH/F

  (1 vacancy) 11:00p-7:00a, Week 1: M/T/TH/F, Week 2: M/T/W/F/S/S

  Security
  Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258

  Division of Developmental Disabilities

  Mabley Developmental Center

  Administration - Security
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

  Posting Group: Public Safety; Social Services

  About the Agency:

  The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

  As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Program

  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

  *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

  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.

  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.

  State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

  State employees participating in the Upward Mobility program for this title should include applicable UMP grade information in the Upward Mobility Program section of the candidate profile. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• 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.

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