The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform fire safety and protection services. Conducts rounds of inspection. Checks buildings and grounds for unauthorized movement, breeches of security and unsafe conditions. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility. Participates in crisis searches for missing individuals. Responds to emergency medical and fire alarms. Assists in the evacuation of individuals during drills and emergency situations by helping them out of buildings. Essential Functions Performs fire safety and protection services at the Shapiro Center. Assists facility staff with management of combative and/or violent individuals. Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and submits reports to investigator. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility. Performs other duties as assigned or required 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. - Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific 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 the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others. Requires ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals. Requires the ability to obtain 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 a valid driver’s license. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment. Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on-call” capacity. Requires the ability to utilized programs such as Microsoft Office to create reports. 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: Various shifts, see below. (1 vacancy) 2:00 p-10:00 p; Week 1: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri; Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun; Week 3: Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun. (1 vacancy) 10:00 p-6:00 a; Week 1: Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun; Week 2: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri; Week 3: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun. 30-minute paid lunch Security Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 Division of Developmental Disabilities Shapiro Center Support 5 - Operational Support Work County: Kankakee Agency Contact: DHS. Hiring. Unit@illinois.gov 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) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.