Job Description

Agency:  Department of Central Management Services

Position Title: Security Guard I

  Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024
Class Title: SECURITY GUARD I - 39851 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,789 monthly; Full Range $5789-$7236 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC019

 

*******A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*********

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number 43249

 

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedicationthat define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, orsupport families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of everyperson 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 ofvarious avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and greatretirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State ofIllinois.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a Security Guard I to serve as a member of the security team for the Bureau of Property Management’s (BOPM’s) Illinois Central and Southern Region. The ideal candidate will be organized, attentive, and pro-active. This position will be responsible for inspections, monitoring and controlling visitors, contract vendors, and other employees. This position will coordinate with the Facility Manager to ensure proper security and conditions are upheld. This position will perform visual inspection and video surveillance monitoring to serve as a safety control for the interior and exterior of the building. The security team is responsible for responding to and reporting on any accidents, emergencies, and questionable activities that occur during their shift. The Bureau of Property Management encourages all individuals who meet these qualities to apply today!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direct supervision, serves as security guard for the Central and Southern Region.
• Monitors and controls visitors, contract vendors and employees’ access to the building and grounds. Checks employees and vendors badges to validate entrance into the building.
• Monitors video cameras for suspect activities and immediately reports suspect activity to the local police or facility supervisor.
• Inspects various parking areas and exterior grounds around facility and reports discrepancies or breaches of security or hazardous unsafe conditions to supervisor or to proper authorities.
• Takes swift and appropriate action and exercising good judgment when responding to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires working knowledge of facility security requirements, regulations, and work practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• Prefers professional experience with greeting, communicating security regulations, communicating general information, and directing the public with courtesy and tact.
• Prefers working knowledge of recognizing and reporting security and safety hazards.
• Prefers working knowledge of reading work instructions and organizing information into clearly written factual reports.
• Prefers working knowledge of utilizing security camera systems to monitor premises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires ability to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule.
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan.
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually).
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

 

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm & 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Two shifts available, one position being filled for each)
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Agency Contact: Tina Warfel
Email: tina.warfel@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-299-5126
Posting Group: Public Safety

 

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

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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