Corrections Identification Technician (Upward Mobility Program)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections, Lawrence Correctional Center, is hiring one Corrections Identification Technician (Upward Mobility Program) in Sumner, Illinois. Working under the general supervision of the Corrections Identification Supervisor, the technician runs a fingerprint and photographic identification program for employees and individuals in custody, maintains cross-reference files and keeps photographic and fingerprint equipment in order. The position is full-time, salaried, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, and is a union position.

Key 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.
• Provide fingerprints, photographs and notification of an offender release, together with Field Service Representatives, the Illinois State Police, the FBI and other agencies.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role.

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a high school diploma (four years).
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to enforce safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures.
• Must complete an approved guard-training course within six months of employment.
• Must pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor visas.
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted.

Preferred: at least six months of experience in fingerprint classification and identification, in a correctional setting, with photographic techniques, recording and classifying fingerprints, and comparing fingerprints and identification data.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,607 per month, range $5,607-$7,953 per month.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, 13-14 paid state holidays, 12 sick days and 10-25 vacation days.
• Employee assistance and mental health resources, and training and career advancement opportunities.