Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52950
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
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
Merit Comp Code:  

 

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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 stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency 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.
• One (1) year of basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office with basic computer skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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 drivers 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.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

Benefits Package

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a robust benefit package including:

• • Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
  • Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
  • Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
  • Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
  • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Work Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm
Headquarter Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950
Work County: Kankakee
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Public Safety

 

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.

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Traineeship, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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