SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 50595
Opening Date: 10/21/2025
Closing Date: 11/03/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF - 39875
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,676 - $8,380 per month ($68,112 - $100,560 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC056 Site Superintendents and Departments of Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Human Services and Agriculture, and Historic Preservation Agency Managers, IFPE
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.
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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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Security Officer Chief for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as Chief of Security. Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to maintain the security and reporting system, consistent with policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services (DHS); develops, implements, and monitors the facility Fire Safety Program and Public Safety Program in conformance with standards of external regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission and Health care Financing Administration (HCFA). Serves as working supervisor to lower-level staff. Conducts investigations of unusual incidents. Serves as a member of the Facility Safety Committee.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Chief of Security for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
- Develops, implements, and monitors the facility’s Fire Protection Program and Public Safety Programs.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Conducts investigations of unusual incidents such as patient abuse and neglect, employee misconduct, employee and patient injuries, patient deaths, etc.
- Provides orientation and training to new staff concerning facility policies and practices as they relate to safety and protection.
- Prepares and maintains records and files related to operation of Security Department.
- Serves as a member of the Facility Safety Committee, conducts facility safety rounds and evaluation studies related to patient safety and security.
- 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.
- Five (5) 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.
- Three (3) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- 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: 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday-Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Security
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center
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.
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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:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield