DOC IL River Corrections ID Supervisor

State of Illinois•Canton, IL

7d•$6,861 - $9,879•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Corrections Identification Supervisor plans, directs, and coordinates the photographic and fingerprint identification program at an Illinois Department of Corrections facility. The position supervises staff maintaining and operating identification programs for employees and individuals in custody, and requisitions necessary materials and supplies. The role is based at the Illinois River Correctional Center and is fully in office, with a scheduled workday of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent knowledge, skill, and mental development.
Completion of an approved training program in taking and classifying fingerprints.
At least three years of experience in fingerprint identification work involving classifying, searching, filing, and identifying fingerprints.
Complete an approved guard training course within six months of employment.
Ability to think clearly and exercise forceful initiative in emergency situations.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
Ability and willingness to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental digital improvements.
Abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience with methods and techniques for capturing and comparing fingerprints.
At least four years of experience working in a correctional setting.
At least three years of experience instructing, training, and supervising others in fingerprint capturing and comparison identification procedures.
At least three years of experience preparing reports of unusual happenings, accidents, employee or resident rule violations, and operational matters.
At least four years of experience enforcing disciplinary, safety, security, and custodial measures for individuals in custody.
At least three years of experience detecting minute differences in fingerprint records.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff.
Direct fingerprinting of individuals in custody.
Monitor photographic work within the Photo ID program.
Photograph and fingerprint all new employees and maintain up-to-date employee files.
Confer with the Bureau of Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies.
Escort individuals in custody to and from various work assignments.
Requisition necessary materials and supplies for identification programs.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan and deferred compensation, including other pre-tax benefit programs.
Paid maternity and paternity leave of 12 weeks.
Paid state holidays, 13–14 days annually.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
Flexible work schedules in some program areas; this position is fully in office and does not have hybrid availability.