Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date : 08 / 28 / 2024

Closing Date / Time : 09 / 11 / 2024

Salary : Anticipated Salary : $4,989 - $7,134 per month ($59,868 - $85,608 per year)

Job Type : Salaried

County : Kane

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 39113

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Officer Lieutenant for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to serve as watch commander on an assigned shift in Facility Security Services.

Serves as working supervisor. Provides leadership, directs, and supervises lower security staff engaged in the provision of safety and protection services for persons and property.

Provides documentation of incidents for facility records according to policies and procedures and accreditations standards.

Conducts security needs studies. Advises and monitors staff during the handling of problem incidents and monitors the preparation of incident reports and documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as watch commander on an assigned shift in Facility Security Services of Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Conducts security needs studies for a respective shift.
• Advises and monitors staff during the handling of problem incidents and monitors the preparation of incident reports and documentation.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Requires two (2) years’ experience in safety and protection service or in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques and supervisory practices.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing leadership, directing, and supervising staff for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.
• Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending and lifting.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to participate in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
• 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 : 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm; Monday-Friday, 1 hour paid lunch

Forensic / Security

Work Location : 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Security Service

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

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).

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Last updated : 2024-08-30