CORRECTIONS IDENTIFICATION SUPERVISOR

Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the Corrections Identification Supervisor located in Cook County. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience with the methods and techniques in fingerprint classification and identification, experience with developing, printing, and enlarging of photographs, and experience in maintaining and operating a photographic dark room. In this position, the incumbent will direct and coordinate the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program, direct the fingerprinting and genetic index marking of youth, photograph and fingerprint all new employees, and serve as a working supervisor.Essential FunctionsUnder general direction of the Statewide Intake Administrator, plans, directs and coordinates the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program at IYC Chicago.Directs the fingerprinting and genetic index marking of youth.Monitors all photographic work.Photographs and fingerprints all new employees and maintains files.Serves as working supervisor.Escorts youth to and from various work assignments.Confers with Bureau of Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years high school.Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six months of employment.Requires completion of an approved training program in the taking and classification of fingerprints.Requires three years experience in fingerprint identification work involving classifying, searching, filing, and making identification of fingerprints.Preferred QualificationsPrefers thorough knowledge of institutional rules, regulations and requirements for the control of residents or wards.Prefers extensive knowledge of methods and techniques in fingerprint classification and identification work and of single fingerprint system of filing fingerprints.Prefers extensive knowledge of developing, printing and enlargement of photographs and maintenance and operation of a photographic dark room.Prefers ability to instruct, train, and supervise others in fingerprint classification identification procedures.Prefers ability to prepare reports of unusual happenings, accidents or violations of rules by employees, residents or wards and operational reports.Prefers ability to enforce disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for resident or ward control.Prefers ability to think clearly and exercise forceful initiative in emergency situations.Prefers ability to detect minute differences in fingerprint records.Conditions of EmploymentRequires the ability to pass an 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.All candidates must be over the age of 21.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.Requires ability to utilize the English language in the performance of all duties.Job DetailsLocation: Chicago, IL, 60612Salary: $6,861/month (Effective 7/1/26) – Full Range $6,861 to $9,879/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Opening Date: 06/04/2026Closing Date: 06/18/2026Agency: Department of Juvenile JusticeJob Requisition ID: 55812Reasonable Accommodation StatementThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.To be provided a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.Any questions on reasonable accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at or call for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.Sponsorship for EmploymentThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (such as H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Disclosure of Salary InformationIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.Agency OverviewThe mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr