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State of Illinois
SECURITY OFFICER SERGEANT
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$37,335 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Security Officer Sergeant for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center. Patrols hospital grounds and buildings. Assists facility staff with management of combative patients. Prepares incident and investigative reports. Makes rounds of inspection. Schedules security officers in conducting, critiquing and documenting emergency drills. Participates in searches for missing patients and enforces traffic regulations. Serves as lead worker to lower-level staff.
Essential Functions Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center. Serves as designated lead worker. Patrols hospital grounds and buildings by foot and by state vehicle to look for breaches of security, unsafe and hazardous conditions. Conducts investigation for the purpose of compiling actual witness statements, preservation and presentation of evidence and preparation of written investigative reports. Schedules security officers in conducting, critiquing and documenting emergency drills. Responds to alarms and assists in the evacuation of patients during drills and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic regulations at the facility. 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 one year of experience in safety and protection service or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of professional experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization. Three (3) of professional experience participating/conducting investigations into allegations of burglaries, vandalism, patient injuries and traffic accidents. Three (3) years of professional experience providing leadership, directing and supervising staff for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards. Three (3) years of professional experience preparing reports, communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. 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.
Job Requisition ID:
56677 OpeningDate:
07/08/2026Closing Date:
07/21/2026Agency:
Department of Human ServicesClass Title:
SECURITY OFFICER SERGEANT
•39877Skill Option:
NoneBilingual Option:
NoneSalary:
Anticipated Salary:
$5,317•$7,696 per month ($63,804•$92,352 per year)Job Type:
SalariedCategory:
Full TimeCounty:
MadisonNumber of Vacancies:
3Bargaining 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. 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. 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 Sergeant for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center. Patrols hospital grounds and buildings. Assists facility staff with management of combative patients. Prepares incident and investigative reports. Makes rounds of inspection. Schedules security officers in conducting, critiquing and documenting emergency drills. Participates in searches for missing patients and enforces traffic regulations. Serves as lead worker to lower-level staff.
Essential Functions Provides security to all areas of the Alton Mental Health Center. Serves as designated lead worker. Patrols hospital grounds and buildings by foot and by state vehicle to look for breaches of security, unsafe and hazardous conditions. Conducts investigation for the purpose of compiling actual witness statements, preservation and presentation of evidence and preparation of written investigative reports. Schedules security officers in conducting, critiquing and documenting emergency drills. Responds to alarms and assists in the evacuation of patients during drills and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle speed, parking regulations and other traffic regulations at the facility. 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 one year of experience in safety and protection service or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of professional experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization. Three (3) of professional experience participating/conducting investigations into allegations of burglaries, vandalism, patient injuries and traffic accidents. Three (3) years of professional experience providing leadership, directing and supervising staff for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards. Three (3) years of professional experience preparing reports, communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. 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.