Ivh-M Security Officer; Ump

Overview

Job

Requisition
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
Agency:
Department of Veterans  Affairs
Class

Title:

SECURITY OFFICER - 39870
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary: $4,924 - $6,659/Monthly; CBA language applies;
Anticipated starting salary $4,924/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1

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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner will not be considered.

• Operate state issued vehicles, to escort and transport patients to different locations of the facility and appointments in the community.
• Performs fire safety and protection services at the Veterans Home by patrolling grounds and buildings to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions.
• Assists Veterans Home staff with management of unruly individuals. Participates in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training for the non-violent physical control of combative patients.
• Interviews witnesses regarding complaints and prepare/submit written reports to investigator. Assists law enforcement and other state investigative agencies/entities/bodies with investigations of alleged events.
• Provides guidance and training to team members to acquaint them with policies and procedures of the department.
• Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic controls at the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of 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.

• 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.
• One (1) year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver s license.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50.
• On-call and overtime are a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and may be required to work alternating weekends. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs…