Job description
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 03/02/2023
Closing Date/Time: 03/15/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,587 - $6,560 per month
Job Type: Salaried 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 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. An employee desiring to transfer to the same position classification within the same Agency to a different geographical location shall file a request to transfer. The transfer form must be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-72-23859
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer Chief for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to direct the facility’s safety and protection services and oversees facility investigations. Serves as a working supervisor to lower-level security staff. Prepares keyboarded investigatory packages upon the completion of investigations. Inspects the buildings and grounds for fire and safety hazards. Travels in the performance of duties.
Job Responsibilities
Directs the facility’s safety and protection services and oversees facility investigations.
Serves as working supervisor.
Prepares keyboarded investigatory packages upon the completion of investigations.
Coordinates and corresponds with law enforcement agencies and facility personnel regarding security activities, investigations, and rules.
Assigns staff to transport individuals to hospitals, workshops, or other off ground activities.
Inspects the buildings and grounds for fire and safety hazards.
Coordinates the facility Emergency/Disaster Plans within the facility and outside agencies.
Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of those 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 possession of a valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to travel.
Requires ability to work on an on-call rotation basis, after hours, weekend and holidays.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual 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.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 24/7 on-call responsibility on a rotating basis.
Security
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Ludeman Developmental Center
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 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
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.
Illinois Federation of Public Employees (IFPE) desiring to transfer within the same position classification to a different work location or other Agency shall file a request to transfer. IFPE Transfer Request Form: https://work4.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/work/documents/pdfs/emp-transferifpe.pdf
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:
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