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State of Illinois
SECURITY OFFICER SERGEANT
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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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer Sergeant for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to provide security to all areas on an assigned shift. Responds to disturbance calls, reports unsafe and hazardous conditions, conducts fire drills, responds to fire alarms and searches for missing patients. Secures patients personal property and escorts/transports individuals to different locations of Murray Center and in the community. Conducts investigations of alleged events, gathers witness statements and evidence, and prepares written reports for Murray Development Center and OIG. Travels in performance of job duties. Essential Functions Provides security to all areas of Murray Developmental Center on an assigned shift. Serves as designated lead worker. Conducts investigations of alleged events, gathers witness statements and evidence, and prepares written reports for Murray Development Center and Office of Inspector General (OIG). Patrols Murray Center grounds and buildings by foot and vehicles to look for breaches of security, unsafe and hazardous conditions. Assists Center staff with management of combative residents. Secures patients personal property and escorts/transports residents to different locations of Murray Center and in the community. Enforces various traffic incidents, including speeding and parking regulations. In the absence of the Security Officer Chief, acts as a back-up in handling staff coverage and staff coordination. 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 (1) 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) years of professional experience participating/conducting investigations into allegations of burglaries, vandalism, individual 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 preparing reports. Three (3) years of professional experience 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 work in a 24 hour "on-call" basis. Requires the ability to climb stairs, chase runaways. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days 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.
Job Requisition ID:
57824 OpeningDate:
08/12/2026Closing Date:
08/25/2026Agency:
Department of Human ServicesClass Title:
SECURITY OFFICER SERGEANT
•39877Skill Option:
NoneBilingual Option:
NoneSalary:
Anticipated Salary:
$5,317•$7,277 per month ($63,804•$87,324 per year)Job Type:
SalariedCategory:
Full TimeCounty:
ClintonNumber of Vacancies:
1Bargaining 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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Officer Sergeant for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to provide security to all areas on an assigned shift. Responds to disturbance calls, reports unsafe and hazardous conditions, conducts fire drills, responds to fire alarms and searches for missing patients. Secures patients personal property and escorts/transports individuals to different locations of Murray Center and in the community. Conducts investigations of alleged events, gathers witness statements and evidence, and prepares written reports for Murray Development Center and OIG. Travels in performance of job duties. Essential Functions Provides security to all areas of Murray Developmental Center on an assigned shift. Serves as designated lead worker. Conducts investigations of alleged events, gathers witness statements and evidence, and prepares written reports for Murray Development Center and Office of Inspector General (OIG). Patrols Murray Center grounds and buildings by foot and vehicles to look for breaches of security, unsafe and hazardous conditions. Assists Center staff with management of combative residents. Secures patients personal property and escorts/transports residents to different locations of Murray Center and in the community. Enforces various traffic incidents, including speeding and parking regulations. In the absence of the Security Officer Chief, acts as a back-up in handling staff coverage and staff coordination. 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 (1) 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) years of professional experience participating/conducting investigations into allegations of burglaries, vandalism, individual 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 preparing reports. Three (3) years of professional experience 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 work in a 24 hour "on-call" basis. Requires the ability to climb stairs, chase runaways. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days 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.