Security Officer Sergeant
Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56677
OpeningDate:07/08/2026
Closing Date: 07/21/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SECURITY OFFICER SERGEANT - 39877
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5317 - $7696 per month ($63804 - $92352 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code:RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees Meat and Poultry Inspectors and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15 2014.
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
While not requireda 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 theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. 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.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Security Officer Sergeant for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton Illinois. Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center. Patrols hospital grounds and buildings. Assists facility staff with management of combative patients. Prepares incident and investigative reports. Makes rounds of inspection. Schedules security officers in conducting critiquing and documenting emergency drills. Participates in searches for missing patients and enforces traffic regulations. Serves as lead worker to lower-level staff.
Essential Functions
- Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Patrols hospital grounds and buildings by foot and by state vehicle to look for breaches of security unsafe and hazardous conditions.
- Conducts investigation for the purpose of compiling actual witness statements preservation and presentation of evidence and preparation of written investigative reports.
- Schedules security officers in conducting critiquing and documenting emergency drills.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the evacuation of patients during drills and emergency situations.
- Enforces vehicle speed parking regulations and other traffic regulations at the facility.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
- Requires one year of experience in safety and protection service or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) of professional experience participating/conducting investigations into allegations of burglaries vandalism patient injuries and traffic accidents.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing leadership directing and supervising staff for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.
- Three (3) years of professional experience preparing reports communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- 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) 7:30a-3:30p; Sunday-Thursday; off Friday-Saturday
(1 vacancy) 3:30p-11:30p; Tuesday-Saturday; off Sunday-Monday
(1 vacancy) 11:30p-7:30a; Sunday-Thursday; off Friday-Saturday
30-minute paid lunch
Security Unit
Headquarter Location:4500 College Ave Alton Illinois 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Security
Work County:Madison
Posting Group:Public Safety; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- 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 BillTraining/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: INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Non-State employees: on 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.
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Required Experience:
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