Correctional Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Shift Supervisor for the Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois. The position is a full-time, salaried, union-covered role that supervises a security force in housing and custodial services on an assigned shift, and is essential to the custody, control and safety of the facility. The anticipated starting salary is $8,946 per month, with a range of $8,946 to $13,214 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct a security force in housing and custodial services on an assigned shift, acting as full-line supervisor
• Coordinate security for vocational, education/treatment and activity-based programs
• Receive, review and approve roster master sheets for shift assignments
• Participate in clinical, professional and administrative meetings
• Prepare and submit reports, wardens' monthly activity reports, performance evaluations, unusual incident reports, discipline referrals and revised procedures
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties above

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a high school diploma and completion of an approved correctional officer trainee program
• Five years of supervisory experience as a supervisor or lead worker of correctional employees in a custody program in a correctional institution or setting
• Ability to carry a firearm, pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and pass a drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is open to bilingual candidates

Preferred qualifications

• Two years of experience in a penal or security institution in a role equivalent to IDOC Correctional Sergeant or Correctional Lieutenant
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Disciplinary Tracking or similar software
• One or more years of experience with roster management and overtime equalization
• One or more years of experience using Offender 360 (O360)

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, 13-14 paid state holidays and 3 paid personal business days
• 12 paid sick days that carry over year to year, and 10-25 paid vacation days
• Personal, sick and vacation rates adjusted for 12-hour work schedules
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources, plus training and career advancement opportunities

Work hours are 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off. The position is fully in the office and requires electronic application through the State of Illinois online application system.