DOC Southwestern Illinois CC Corrections ID Technician
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Corrections Identification Supervisor, the Corrections Identification Technician conducts fingerprint and photographic identification programs at a correctional facility for employees and individuals in custody. The role maintains cross-reference files for people committed to or processed by the facility, as well as assigned photographic and fingerprint equipment. The position is based at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center in East St. Louis, Illinois, and works on-site from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. This is an Upward Mobility Program Credential title.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Complete an approved guard training course within six months of employment.
- Pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by employees is prohibited.
- Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of experience applying modern methods and procedures used in fingerprint classification and identification work.
- At least six months of experience working in a correctional setting.
- At least six months of experience utilizing photographic techniques.
- At least six months of experience recording and classifying legible fingerprint impressions.
- At least six months of experience accurately comparing fingerprints and identification data.
Responsibilities
- Enter information into applications such as Livescan, Photo ID, and O360.
- Capture and compare fingerprints of individuals in custody and employees.
- Maintain fingerprint and photographic files for institutional use.
- Coordinate with Field Service Representatives, the Illinois State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other outside agencies to provide fingerprints, photographs, and notification of an offender's release.
- Maintain assigned photographic and fingerprint equipment.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan and deferred compensation.
- Paid state holidays, 13–14 days annually.
- Three paid personal business days annually.
- Twelve paid sick days annually, with carryover.
- Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
- Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pre-tax benefit programs.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years.
- Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
