Introduction Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs "Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans." The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK) is seeking a full-time Security Officer, to provide safety and security services for the Home campus. The Home is a 24/7/365 skilled nursing, long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated team! The list of eligible applicants created from this announcement may be used to fill Security Officer 4 vacancies that occur within the next six months at
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employees have access to an excellent benefit and compensation package that includes: Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Wellness and Employee Assistance programs The Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program To learn more about State of Wisconsin's complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator! Follow the link to see a video highlighting what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Buildings/Grounds Superintendent, the Security Officer 4 is responsible for providing safety, security, fire and alarm monitoring and response for the members, staff, guests and physical property of WVHK. The incumbent has responsibility in one of the following specific areas of emphasis: staff training; dispatch; member records and information; and special equipment/wandering member information. Click to view a copy of the full Security Officer 4 job description. Salary Information Starting wage is $24.04 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, and holidays. Security Officer 4 is in pay schedule-pay range 05-11. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Pay for current State employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan. Job Details This is a relief position, guaranteed 40 hours per week. It works a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts on a mix of AM, PM, and overnight shifts. The workdays vary week to week. Work is performed on-site. Job duties are performed in all weather conditions. Patrol and response to dispatch calls can require moving across varied terrain and interior environments ranging from multiple-story staircases to small, confined spaces. Assignments can require moving traffic barricades weighing up to 35 pounds and measuring up to 12 feet in length, moving quickly and lifting and carrying stretcher with people of varying weights, and lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, etc. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a caregiver background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. A 12-month probationary period may be required. Qualifications The required qualification that will be reviewed in the first step of the process is experience: Performing customer service and relay/dispatch functions (e.g., receiving incoming calls, determining priority of calls, determining services needed, operating multi-line phone, assisting visitors/vendors, providing directions, verifying identification, issuing visitor badges or keys, taking action to provide services, routing call to appropriate person, documenting call and service provided, summoning additional assistance, etc.) In addition, the person in the position must meet the following requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy.
Minimum standards:
Have a valid driver's license Have a minimum of two years' licensed driving experience Be 18 years of age of older AND Driving record that does not show: Three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years An Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months A suspension or revocation of driver's license Qualifications that will be reviewed in the next step of the process are experience: With professional communication
- Using computer systems to perform job duties
- Screening visitors/staff and verifying access approval Patrolling a facility Monitoring and responding to alarm systems Using Microsoft applications to perform job duties Items marked with an asterisk (
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How To Apply You must apply online on WiscJobs. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. Attaching a letter of qualifications is optional. To make it easier to apply, save your documents on WiscJobs before attaching them with your application. Your resume and letter must describe your education, training, and experience related to the required and preferred qualification/s listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.
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You cannot update or change the documents once the application is submitted. Make certain that your attached documents are how you want them to be before you click Submit . Current permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer or demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 05-11, should complete the online application process. What happens next? After the established deadline, eligibility to operate a fleet vehicle will be checked, resumes and letters will be reviewed by one or more job experts, and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the online process, including submitting a resume, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-connected disability rating, Veterans Non-competitive Appointment (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification. Veterans that have applied and been verified through the VNCA job posting, Job ID 3375, should email the contact below and mention your eligibility and interest in the position. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. WDVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Questions can be directed to J Lea Roberts at jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-3344. Deadline to Apply Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 24, 2026 .