SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Essential Function 1

Plans, coordinates and directs a security force in housing and custodial services on an assigned shift.

1. Coordinates and directs security inspections.
2. Checks and monitors buildings.
3. Monitors corrections sanitation problems in housing units and towers and other assigned locations.
4. Schedules shake -downs of housing units.
5. Organizes and participates in quarterly escape drills.
6. Maintains integrity of perimeter security systems.
7. Monitors the mailroom activities.

Essential Function 2

Serves as full-line supervisor.

1. Assigns and reviews work.
2. Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
3. Counsels staff regarding work performance.
4. Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
5. Establishes annual goals and objectives.
6. Approves time off.
7. Adjusts first level grievances.
8. Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge.
9. Prepares and signs performance evaluations.
10. Determines and recommends staffing need reviews activity reports.

Essential Function 3

Coordinates security for vocational, education/treatment, activity-based programs.

1. Makes recommendations to provide optimum safety of individuals in custody and staff.
2. Determines personnel needs of each shift.
3. Directs placement and assignment office.
4. Provides signature approval for individual in custody assignments.
5. Reviews segregation placement of individuals in custody.
6. Implements policies and procedures.

Essential Function 4

Receives, reviews and approves Roster Master sheets for shift assignments.

1. Conducts roll-call.
2. Communicates special problems experienced with individuals in custody, emergency measures which need to be taken, operation or policy concerns and other relevant information experienced during shift.
3. Documents late arrival, early departure and absent staff.
4. Makes adjustments.
5. Announces new assignments.
6. Completes roll call sign in sheets with documentation and submits to appropriate party.
7. Monitors staff rotation ensuring team structure, staff development concerns, etc.
8. Provides information to management in creating 90-day Master Roster.

Essential Function 5

Participates in clinical, professional, administrative meetings.

1. Attends conferences.
2. Discuss and reports problems and issues with immediate supervisor.
3. Works with investigatory and law enforcement agencies.
4. Acts as duty warden addressing issues which arise.

Essential Function 6

Prepares and submits various reports, Wardens monthly activity reports, performance evaluations, unusual incidents, discipline referrals and revised procedures.

Essential Function 7

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 and completion of an approved correctional officer trainee program.

Minimum Qualifications 2

Requires five (5) years of supervisory experience in a custody program in a correctional institution or setting. (“Supervisory experience” refers to supervising or directing correctional employees, including as a lead worker.)

Preferred Qualifications 1

Prefers two (2) years of experience in a penal or security institution serving in a role equivalent to IDOC Correctional Sergeant or Correctional Lieutenant.

Preferred Qualifications 2

Prefers experience using Microsoft Outlook, Disciplinary Tracking, or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications 3

Prefers 1 or more years’ experience with roster management and overtime equalization.

Preferred Qualifications 4

Prefers 1 or more years’ experience utilizing Offender 360 (O360).

Employment Condition 1

Requires ability to carry a firearm.

Employment Condition 2

Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

Employment Condition 3

Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.

Employment Condition 4

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.