DOC Decatur Corrections ID Supervisor

Illinois Department of Corrections

$82K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of an approved fingerprint training program required.
  • Three years of fingerprint identification experience required.
  • Preferred: Four years of experience in fingerprint capturing and comparison.
  • Preferred: Four years of experience in a correctional setting.
  • Preferred: Three years of instructing and supervising fingerprint procedures.
  • Preferred: Experience in preparing operational and incident reports.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct the photographic and fingerprint identification program.
  • Supervise staff maintaining identification programs for employees and inmates.
  • Requisition materials and supplies for identification operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and custodial measures.
  • Train and instruct staff in fingerprinting techniques and procedures.
  • Prepare reports on unusual incidents and operational activities.
  • Enforce rules and regulations within the correctional facility.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a stable work schedule (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) with weekends off.
  • Position includes union protections and benefits as outlined by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Opportunity to work in a correctional environment with an emphasis on public safety.
  • Professional development through training and experience in law enforcement processes.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Corrections Identification Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: 58301 Opening Date: 09/04/2026Closing Date: 09/18/2026 11:59 p.m.Agency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: CORR IDENTIFICATION SUPERVISOR (09800) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,861 monthly; Full Range $6,861-$9,879 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: MaconNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: CU500 Supervisory Employees in Corrections and Juvenile Justice, AFSCME effective July 1, 2019Merit Comp Code:

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience methods and techniques in fingerprint capturing and comparison.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience instructing, training, and supervising others in fingerprint capturing and comparing identification procedures.
  • 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.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience enforcing disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for individual in custody control.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience detecting minute differences in fingerprint records.


Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
  • Requires ability to think clearly and exercise forceful initiative in emergency situations.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
  • Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See below

8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter Location: Decatur Correctional Center 2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526
Work County: Macon
Agency Contact: Nereyda Anaya
Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

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:


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