SECURITY OFFICER (UMP)

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid personal business days

Paid sick days

12 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Security Officer for the Chicago Read Mental Health Center in Chicago, IL. The role involves patrolling the hospital, ensuring safety, and assisting with emergencies and restraints.

Must have a high school diploma; DHS training and union employment under the RC029 RC033 unit apply. This is an in-office position with a 6:00am–2:00pm shift, weekdays through Tuesday, with a paid lunch.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Two years of security experience preferred for state agencies.
• Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine security checks of the hospital on an assigned shift.
• Assist nursing staff by responding to emergency calls for restraints.
• Transport and escort patients as needed between units and facilities.
• Assist with admissions processing and property handling for safekeeping.
• Check identification badges of employees and visitors entering the facility.
• Participate in mandatory DHS and DHS-related training.
• Other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Public sector experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 58276
Opening Date:09/30/2026
Closing Date:10/14/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SECURITY OFFICER - 39870
Skill Option:UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $5,096 - $6,892 per month ($61,152 - $82,704 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining 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:
Work Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm Friday - Tuesday; 30-minute paid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

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 Documentssection of yourapplication. 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.

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 for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform routine security checks of the hospital on an assigned shift. These include but is not limited to patrolling grounds and buildings, verifying the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors and property, rotating various assignments which include dispatching foot patrol, property room, on-call, 1:1 assignments, assisting nursing staff by responding to emergency calls for restraints. Other duties include verifying visitors are properly identified by badges, assisting staff in administering restraint orders and acting as liaisons with Chicago Police Department as wells as assisting with OIG and other investigations.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine security checks of the hospital on an assigned shift, which includes but is not limited to patrolling grounds and buildings, verifying the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors, and property.
• Assists nursing staff by responding to emergency calls for restraints.
• Transports/drives, using state operated vehicle, and/or escorts patients from unit to court and back to unit, to other facilities or escorts patients internally to different locations.
• As part of the admissions process, assists nursing staff with searching patients for contraband, processes patient’s personal property for safekeeping, logs items and confirms deposits are made to the Trust Fund.
• Checks identification badges of all hospital employees and identification of visitors entering the facility.
• Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center mandatory training.
• 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.

*Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with security requirements and regulations for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of experience in the use of security enforcement practices and techniques.
• Two (2) years of experience working with emergency response procedures including fire safety and controls for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of experience providing initial responses to security breaches and safety hazards.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to climb stairs, chase runaways, and physically restrain and control individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on-call” capacity.
• Requires the ability to become OIG rule 50.3 certified within 90 days of employment.
• 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

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:

• 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)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles .To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).