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Agency: Department of Corrections - Decatur Correctional Center
Closing Date/Time: 07/28/2023 11:59 PM
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,554/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,554-$6,570/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC006
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number #28925
Position Overview
Under general supervision of the Corrections Identification Supervisor, the Corrections Identification Technician conducts a program of fingerprint and photographic identification at a Corrections facility for both employees and individuals in custody. The incumbent shall maintain cross reference files of all persons committed to, or processed by, the facility, as well as maintain all photographic and fingerprint equipment assigned. The ideal candidate should have the ability to pay attention to detail, and be able to enforce and maintain safety, sanitary, security, and custodial measures. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Enters information into applications such as Livescan, Photo ID, and O360.
- Captures and compares fingerprints of individuals in custody and employees.
- Maintains fingerprint and photographic files for institutional use.
- In conjunction with Field Service Representatives, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other outside agencies, provides fingerprints, photographs and notification of an offender release.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program Credential title.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers at least six (6) months of experience applying modern methods and procedures used in fingerprint classification and identification work.
- Prefers at least six (6) months of experience working in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least six (6) months of experience utilizing photographic techniques.
- Prefers at least six (6) months of experience recording and classifying legible fingerprints impressions.
- Prefers at least six (6) months of experience comparing fingerprints and identification data accurately.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
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.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Sat/Sun Off)
Work Location: Decatur Correctional Center: 2310 E Mound Rd Decatur, IL 62526-9640
Agency Contact:
Danielle Davies, Human Resources
Email: Danielle.Davies@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-877-0353 Ext. 12424
Job Family: Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
