DOC Joliet Treatment Center Security Unit Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee

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About the role

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

Anticipated starting salary: $5607; CBA Applies; Full Range $5607 - $7837

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• County: Will
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME

Merit 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 Department of Corrections Website:

Become A Correctional Treatment Officer

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

Essential Functions

• Receives classroom and on-the-job training in methods designed to provide role-modeling behavior, facilitate appropriate communications and develop suitable problem solving and conflict resolution skills for assigned individuals in custody.
• Receives classroom and on-the-job training in the methods used to motivate and encourage individuals in order to promote their habilitation and treatment and to participate in the implementation of established treatment and habilitation programs.
• Learns skills necessary to stand guard in a tower armed with firearms, to patrol yards, grounds, cell house or corridors, dormitories and work areas and to assist in searching for fugitives, and their capture and return to the institution.
• Receives instruction in working with counselors and other professional and direct support staff in order to provide additional assistance and support services to individuals in custody, through individualized interaction and group program facilitation.
• Assists in ensuring individuals in custody have access to necessary and appropriate.
• Escorts individuals or groups to and from destinations inside and/or outside the facility grounds including but not limited to, correctional centers, courts and hospitals.
• Assists in conducting searches of visitors, individuals in custody, cells, cell houses and/or work locations for contraband.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires proof of possession of a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.

Conditions Of Employment

• Requires completion of a pre-service security training course during trainee period.
• Requires successful completion of a firearms training course and learn the proper use of firearms during trainee period.
• Requires a valid appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide.
• 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.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• Requires the ability to possess and maintain a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.
• 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

• Work Hours: Varies
• Headquarter Location: 2848 Mcdonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436
• Work County: Will

Posting Group: Social Services; Public Safety

• This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
• For more information about the training process to become a correctional officer, visit
• Training Academy - About on the Department’s website.
• 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. 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.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement

Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

• Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
• 3 paid Personal Business days annually
• 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)

• 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
• Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources

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• Nearest Major Market: Joliet
• Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago
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