DOC IL River Corrections ID Supervisor

State of Illinois • Canton, MI

1d • 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 who maintain and operate identification programs for employees and individuals in custody, and requisitions necessary materials and supplies. The role is based at Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton, Illinois, and is fully in office. The stated schedule is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Completion of an approved training program in taking and classifying fingerprints.
• 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.
• Ability to pass a drug screen; use of unauthorized drugs by employees is prohibited.
• Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
• Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
• File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience with methods and techniques in fingerprint capturing and comparison.
• 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 procedures.
• At least three years of experience preparing reports about unusual events, accidents, or rule violations by employees, residents, or wards, and preparing operational reports.
• 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 new employees and keep their files up to date.
• Confer with the Bureau of Identification, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies.
• Escort individuals in custody to and from various work assignments.
• Requisition necessary materials and supplies.
• Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan and pension benefits, including deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Paid state holidays.
• Paid personal business days.
• Paid sick leave, with sick days carrying over from year to year.
• Paid vacation leave.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED