DOC Shawnee 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 corrections facility for employees and individuals in custody. The role maintains cross-reference files for people committed to or processed by the facility and maintains assigned photographic and fingerprint equipment. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to enforce and maintain safety, sanitary, security, and custodial measures. The position is based at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois, and is fully in-office. The scheduled hours are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. This is a full-time salaried union position in the Upward Mobility Program.
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 digital enhancements and departmental efficiency, productivity, and transformation efforts.
- Abide by 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.
- Work 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 release.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
- Maintain assigned photographic and fingerprint equipment and cross-reference files of people committed to or processed by the facility.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan and deferred compensation
- State holidays and other paid benefit time off
- Pre-tax benefit programs
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years
- Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
