Security Officer 25-17

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks a Security Officer to support investigations by safeguarding facilities, screening visitors, and operating security equipment. You will assist Investigators by collecting and analyzing information from various sources and by running criminal histories when needed.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or at least three years of law enforcement experience and certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, or a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience.
• Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document and report findings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility security tasks, operate a magnetometer, screen and direct visitors.
• Log evidence and prepare reports as required; assist Investigators with information gathering and analysis.
• Respond to emergencies and support staff in handling unruly or distressed individuals.
• Maintain in-office attendance as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Three years of law enforcement experience

Certification from Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board

Job description

Under the direction of the Chief of Investigations, duties include but are not limited to facility security, staffing a magnetometer, screening, and directing visitors, logging evidence and writing reports when required. A Security Officer is responsible for assisting Investigators in collecting and analyzing information from a variety of sources. They are required to run criminal histories providing the information to and assisting Investigators in achieving case objectives.

Security Officers are required to respond anywhere in the Attorney General's Office in the event of emergencies and to assist employees of the Attorney General's Office in the event of unruly or distraught clients or visitors.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement experience and certification of an agency approved training program from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board. This position requires a working knowledge of law enforcement procedures and a basic knowledge of state, federal and local laws and regulations. Basic computer skills are required. Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are required.

Position requires in office attendance.