DOC Joliet Treatment Center Security Unit Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee

Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee

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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.
• 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

Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Group: Social Services; Public Safety

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.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.