Ivh-M Security Officer (Ump)
Ivh-M Security Officer (Ump)
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$ 4737 - 6406
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47278
Closing Date/Time:05/29/2025
Agency:Department of Veterans Affairs
Class Title:SECURITY OFFICER 39870
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:$4737 $6406/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4747/Monthly
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Kankakee
Number of Vacancies:1
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 positionMUSTapply electronically through thewebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number47278
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Operate state issued vehicles to escort and transport patients to different locations of the facility and appointments in the community.
- Performs fire safety and protection services at the Veterans Home by patrolling grounds and buildings to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions.
- Assists Veterans Home staff with management of unruly individuals. Participates in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training for the nonviolent physical control of combative patients.
- Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and prepare/submit written reports to investigator. Assists law enforcement and other state investigative agencies/entities/bodies with investigations of alleged events.
- Provides guidance and training to team members to acquaint them with policies and procedures of the department.
- Enforces vehicle speed parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of 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 this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- One (1) year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen and preemployment physical.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/healthrelated policies and guidance.
- Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires use of agencysupplied equipment (mobile phone laptop etc.).
- Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Oncall and overtime are a condition of employment and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or lastminute overtime and may be required to work alternating weekends. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:2:30p.m. 10:30p.m. Every Other Weekend
Work Location:Manteno 1 Veterans Dr
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Public Safety
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP 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).
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 in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of 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 thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
