DOC Decatur Corrections ID Supervisor

State of Illinois•Decatur, IL

9d•$6,861 - $9,879•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Corrections Identification Supervisor plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program at a DOC Correctional Facility. This position supervises staff in the maintenance and operation of the identification programs for both employees and individuals in custody, and requisitions necessary materials and supplies. If you have a strong background in fingerprinting identification and as a supervisor, this position is for you. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school.
Requires completion of an approved training program in the taking and classification of fingerprints.
Requires three (3) years of experience in fingerprint identification work involving classifying, searching, filing, and making identification of fingerprints.
Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
Requires ability to think clearly and exercise forceful initiative in emergency situations.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) years of experience methods and techniques in fingerprint capturing and comparison.
Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience instructing, training, and supervising others in fingerprint capturing and comparing identification procedures.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience preparing reports of unusual happenings, accidents or violations of rules by employees, residents, or wards, and operational reports.
Prefers at least four (4) years of experience enforcing disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for individual in custody control.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience detecting minute differences in fingerprint records.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program at a DOC Correctional Facility.
Supervises staff in the maintenance and operation of the identification programs for both employees and individuals in custody.
Requisitions necessary materials and supplies.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources