Position Overview

Under general direction, the Corrections Identification Supervisor plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program at a DOC Correctional Facility. This position supervises staff in the maintenance and operation of the identification programs for both employees and individuals in custody, and requisitions necessary materials and supplies. If you have a strong background in fingerprinting identification and as a supervisor, this position is for you. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervises staff.
2. Directs the fingerprinting of individuals in custody.
3. Monitors all photographic work within the Photo ID program.
4. Photographs and fingerprints all new employees and maintains that their files are up to date.
5. Confers with Bureau of Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other government agencies.
6. Escorts individuals in custody to and from various work assignments.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school.
2. Requires completion of an approved training program in the taking and classification of fingerprints.
3. Requires three (3) years of experience in fingerprint identification work involving classifying, searching, filing, and making identification of fingerprints.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience methods and techniques in fingerprint capturing and comparison.
2. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience instructing, training, and supervising others in fingerprint capturing and comparing identification procedures.
4. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience preparing reports of unusual happenings, accidents or violations of rules by employees, residents, or wards, and operational reports.
5. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience enforcing disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for individual in custody control.
6. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience detecting minute differences in fingerprint records.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six months of employment.
2. Requires ability to think clearly and exercise forceful initiative in emergency situations.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
5. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
6. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.