DOC Lawrence CC Corrections ID Technician - UMP
About The Position
The Corrections Identification Technician works under the general supervision of the Corrections Identification Supervisor at a Department of Corrections facility. The technician conducts fingerprint and photographic identification for employees and individuals in custody, maintains cross-reference files for people committed to or processed by the facility, and maintains assigned photographic and fingerprint equipment. The position is fully in-office at Lawrence Correctional Center in Sumner, Illinois, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to enforce and maintain safety, sanitary, security, and custodial measures. It is included in the Upward Mobility Program. Employment is conditional on completing an approved guard training course within six months and passing the required background check and drug screen. Employees must also comply with applicable vaccine or other medical standards and use digital technology and systems in support of department operations.
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 is prohibited.
- Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support department operations.
- Abide by applicable employer vaccine and 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 fingerprint and photographic equipment.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension plan and retirement benefits.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs.
- Paid state holidays.
- Paid personal business days.
- Paid sick days, which carry over year to year.
- Paid vacation days.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
