SECURITY OFFICER

Security Officer

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to perform security functions on an assigned shift. Performs highly responsible and technical fire prevention and safety duties. Patrols buildings and grounds checking for breaches of security and unsafe conditions. Inspects fire equipment and fire alarm system to determine that it is functioning properly. Participates in training of facility personnel in methods of reporting fires, evacuating buildings and the use of such apparatus including fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Administers first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), initial fire response and other emergency procedures; completes required incident reports.

Essential Functions:

• Performs security functions on an assigned shift.
• Performs highly responsible and technical fire prevention and safety duties.
• Completes required incident reports including reports required for Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Inspector General, Workplace Violence and other reports required for various incidents.
• Operates communication systems including radio, telephone, and computer.
• Safeguards that all visitors check in at the appropriate checkpoint.
• Completes fire watch protocol during periods when safety system is not in operation.
• Reviews and maintains file for IL444-4042 Insurance and Driver's License Verification Card on all employees.
• 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.
• *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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to climb stairs, and physically restrain and control individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to acquire 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 appropriate valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour "on-call" capacity.
• Requires ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours: 12:00am - 8:00am Thursday - Monday; 30-minute paid lunch

Security Headquarter Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420

Division of Developmental Disabilities Fox Developmental Center Security Work County: Livingston

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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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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