SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

State of Illinois•Kankakee, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform fire safety and protection services. This role involves conducting rounds of inspection, checking buildings and grounds for unauthorized movement, security breaches, and unsafe conditions. The officer will enforce vehicle speed, parking regulations, and other traffic controls at the facility. Key responsibilities also include participating in crisis searches for missing individuals and responding to emergency medical and fire alarms. The position requires assisting in the evacuation of individuals during drills and emergency situations by helping them out of buildings. This is a union position, and while not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. The State of Illinois offers a robust benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific tests and training programs.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
Requires ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on-call” capacity.
Requires the ability to utilized programs such as Microsoft Office to create reports.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques.
Two (2) years of experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.
Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Performs fire safety and protection services at the Shapiro Center.
Assists facility staff with management of combative and/or violent individuals.
Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator.
Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

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 (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)