Corrections Identification Supervisor

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Identification Supervisor at the River Correctional Center in Canton, Illinois. Under general direction, the supervisor plans, directs and coordinates the photographic and fingerprint identification program at the facility, supervises staff, and requisitions materials and supplies. The position is full-time, salaried, and scheduled 7 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, with a hybrid option.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise staff and direct the fingerprinting of individuals in custody
• Monitor all photographic work within the Photo ID program
• Photograph and fingerprint all new employees and keep their files up to date
• Conferring with the Bureau of Identification, the FBI and other government agencies
• Escort individuals in custody to and from work assignments
• Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the above

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a high school diploma
• Completion of an approved training program in taking and classifying fingerprints
• Three years of experience in fingerprint identification work (classifying, searching, filing and identifying fingerprints)
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen
• Ability to think clearly and act decisively in emergencies
• Completion of an approved guard-training course within six months of employment

Preferred qualifications

• At least four years of experience in fingerprint capturing and comparison
• At least four years of experience in a correctional setting
• Experience instructing, supervising and writing reports on incidents and rule violations
• Experience enforcing disciplinary, safety and security measures

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $6,861 per month, range $6,861-$9,879
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, 12 paid sick days and 13-14 paid state holidays
• Employee assistance program and training opportunities

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is a union position covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.