Security Officer

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Opening Date: 1/24/2024

Closing Date: 2/06/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,414 - $6,160 per month ($52,968 - $73,920 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Clinton

Number of Vacancies: 1

***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***

Posting Identification Number 10-74-35385

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to perform safety and protection services. Transports individuals on and off campus. Inspects ambulance equipment, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems to ensure proper working order; assists with fire drills.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs safety and protection services at Murray Development Center.

2. Operates cars and vans in the transporting of individuals to hospitals or other locations on and off grounds.

3. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the Center.

4. Assists law enforcement personnel during arrests and investigations.

5. Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals.

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.

3. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

5. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.

6. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.

7. Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on call” capacity.

8. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

9. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

10. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm; Choice of Wednesday - Sunday or Thursday - Monday
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St Centralia, IL 62801-5805

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Development Center

1st shift Security
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Public Safety; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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)
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Must apply online.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,414.00 - $6,160.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person