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3 months ago

SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF

State of Illinois

Chicago, IL

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Job Description

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF – 39875
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None

Opening Date: 10/4/2024

Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,460 – $7,563 per month ($65,520 – $90,756 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC056

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 in 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 40936

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer Chief for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to plan, organize and direct all operations of the Security Services in compliance with Departmental and facility policies and procedures. Serves as working supervisor. Verifies appropriate security services staffing levels. Supervises, trains, verifies competency, evaluates, and provides progressive discipline to the Security Services. Coordinates security services activities with other disciplines within the facility and serves as facility liaison within the Department of Human Services, Law Enforcement Agencies, Community resources and Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Essential Functions

Serves as Security Officer Chief for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Serves as working supervisor.
Following hospital and departmental policies and procedures, physically restrains and controls combative and/or violent patients.
As a member of the Safety Committee, conducts facility safety rounds.
Coordinates security services activities with other disciplines within the facility and serves as facility liaison within the Department of Human Services, Law Enforcement Agencies, Community resources and Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
Requires two (2) years supervisory experience in safety and protection service or investigative work.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of experience directing the daily operations of a Security Department for a public or private organization.
Five (5) years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of experience supervising and training staff.
Three (3) years of experience formulating security regulations and emergency response plans consistent with regulations and directives.
Five (5) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires ability to climb stairs, physically restrain and control combative and/or violent patients.
Requires ability to be independently mobile to accomplish required rounds (in and outside facility).
Requires ability to respond to facility-wide emergencies and perform emergency medical duties/assistance.
Requires ability to perform and deliver mouth to mask CPR and manual resuscitation in emergencies.
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: 8:00am – 4:00pm; Monday-Friday, 30-minute paid lunch

Security
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Mental Health

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Security Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: 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 & part-time 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)
GI Bill® Training/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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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 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 assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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: