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Form of workAgency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date/Time: 01/19/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,092 - $5,640 per month ($49,104 - $67,680 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a 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 to the Additional Documents section of your application. 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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-79-34260
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform routine security checks of the hospital on an assigned shift. These include but is not limited to patrolling grounds and buildings, verifying the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors and property, rotating various assignments which include dispatching foot patrol, property room, on-call, 1:1 assignments, assisting nursing staff by responding to emergency calls for restraints. Other duties include verifying visitors are properly identified by badges, assisting staff in administering restraint orders and acting as liaisons with Chicago Police Department as wells as assisting with OIG and other investigations.
- Performs routine security checks of the hospital on an assigned shift, which includes but is not limited to patrolling grounds and buildings, verifying the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors, and property.
- Assists nursing staff by responding to emergency calls for restraints.
- Transports/drives, using state operated vehicle, and/or escorts patients from unit to court and back to unit, to other facilities or escorts patients internally to different locations.
- As part of the admissions process, assists nursing staff with searching patients for contraband, processes patient’s personal property for safekeeping, logs items and confirms deposits are made to the Trust Fund.
- Serves as dispatcher.
- Checks identification badges of all hospital employees and identification of visitors entering the facility.
- Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- 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.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to climb stairs, chase runaways and physically restrain and control patients.
- Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Various Shifts. See below:
(1 vacancy) 10:00pm - 6:00am Wednesday - Sunday (Security)
(1 vacancy) 6:00am - 2:00pm Thursday - Monday (Security)
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417
Division of Mental Health
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Security Department
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 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)
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)
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
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP 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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage 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 the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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