DOC Pinckneyville CC Cosmetologist

State of Illinois • Pinckneyville, IL

25d • $6,668 - $10,494 • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Cosmetologist at Pinckneyville Correctional Center to provide hair care and hair removal services. The position coordinates the Facility Hair Care Shop, maintains sanitary conditions in accordance with current health standards, keeps records and progress reports on individuals in custody, and schedules their services. The role is full-time, on-site, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Possess and maintain an active, current Illinois Cosmetologist license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work under physically demanding conditions, including exposure to chemicals or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
• Abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience operating and maintaining hair care equipment and tools.
• At least one year of experience using modern methods and techniques in beauty and hair care.
• At least one year of experience providing hair care to residents of state facilities or individuals in custody who may have physical or intellectual impairments.
• At least one year of experience safeguarding hair care equipment and tools from others.
• At least one year of experience ordering supplies and maintaining inventory for a hair care shop.
• At least one year of experience scheduling appointments and managing one's own schedule.
• At least one year of experience providing various hair care services to individuals in custody.
• At least one year of experience keeping records related to services performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hair care and hair removal services.
• Coordinate the operation of the Facility Hair Care Shop.
• Maintain the hair care shop in sanitary condition and meet current health standards.
• Maintain records and make progress reports on individuals in custody.
• Schedule services for individuals in custody.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan and pension benefits.
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Paid state holidays, 13–14 days annually.
• Three paid personal business days annually.
• Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over.
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year.
• Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid options in some program areas.

What This Job Offers

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