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SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Nov 20, 2025
Location: 

Dixon, IL, US, 61021

Job Requisition ID:  50911

Job Requisition ID: 50911 

Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF - 39875 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,676 - $7,862 per month ($68,112 - $94,344 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC056
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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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.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer Chief for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to direct the facility’s safety and protection services and oversee the facility’s investigations.  Serves as 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. Coordinates the facility Emergency/Disaster Plans within the facility and outside agencies. Travels in the performance of duties.

Essential Functions

  • Directs the facility’s safety and protection services and oversees facility investigations.
  • Serves as a 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 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 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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to work on-call on a rotation basis, after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate, including first aid, fire safety and controls.
  • Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • 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 here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Works one weekend per month, will have Friday and Monday off instead.  Able to choose the 1st, 2nd or 3rd weekend of the month. 

Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Administration-Security

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@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)
    • 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)
  • 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: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

  

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.

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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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


Nearest Major Market: Sterling

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