Position Overview

The Correctional ID Technician position located at the Northern Reception & Classification Center (“NRC”) fingerprints and photographs incarcerated individuals at the reception center and county jails in the northern region of Illinois. The NRC is the largest reception and classification center within the Illinois Department of Corrections and processes a majority of admissions into the Department. The NRC consists of over 1800 beds and 24 housing units and is conveniently located near Stateville Correctional Center.

Job Responsibilities

• Fingerprint and photograph individuals in custody located at both the institution and county jails.
• Keyboards information on fingerprint cards and reports, description of photographs.
• Maintains identification records.
• Instructs individuals in custody assigned to Bureau of Identification unit.
• 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 of high
school.

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

1. Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
2. Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six months of employment.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. 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.

5. 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.