Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Hill Correctional Center is seeking a professional Barber. The ideal candidate will be able to manage and carry out the duties associated with beauty and hair care for a growing population of individuals in custody. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience in modern barbering techniques, methods, and practices. If interested in this opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervises, instructs and trains individual barbers in cutting other individuals’ hair in the Barber shop.
2. Certifies Barber Shop is in appropriate sanitary condition meeting public health and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with facility Housekeeping Plan.
3. Supplies security staff at facility with current schedule of individual in custody barber services to ensure that proper security coverage is maintained throughout the presence of individual in custody.
4. Requisitions and stores barber supplies and tools.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate of registration as a barber.
2. Requires experience necessary to qualify as a journeyman barber.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least four (4) years of continuous experience in the Barbering Trade.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in modern barbering techniques, methods, and practices.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with basic first aid procedures.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in the safekeeping and sterilization of barbering tools.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience supervising Barbers in cutting other individual’s hair.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in meeting public health and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with a facility Housekeeping Plan.
7. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in requisitioning and storing barber supplies and tools.
8. Prefers at least (2) years of experience in supplying security staff at a facility and/or similar type of environment with a current schedule of barber services to ensure that proper security coverage is maintained throughout the presence of individuals.
9. Prefers at least (2) years of experience in reporting any unusual occurrences within a facility Barber shop to security staff.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

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.