SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

State Of Illinois • Waukegan, IL

390d • $56,844 - $76,872

About The Position

The Security Officer position at the Kiley Developmental Center involves performing fire safety and protection services, assisting facility staff with unruly individuals, and managing security incidents. The role requires effective communication, report writing, and the ability to respond to emergencies. This position is essential for maintaining a safe environment for both staff and individuals at the facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Two years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
• Two years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls.
• Two years of experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques.
• Two years of experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.
• Two years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Certification in CPR or other emergency response training.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire safety and protection services at the Kiley Developmental Center.
• Assist facility staff with management of unruly individuals.
• Interview witnesses regarding complaints and submit reports to investigators.
• Enforce vehicle speed, parking regulations, and other traffic controls at the facility.
• Dispatch state-owned cars in the absence of information division staff.
• Prepare special incident reports and respond to problem incidents.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
• 13 Paid Holidays annually
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed