DOC Stateville Correctional Officer - SPANISH SPEAKING

at Department of Corrections in Crest Hill, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Correctional Officer performs security and custodial duties, supervising and maintaining control of individuals in Custody's movement and activities on an assigned shift, giving direction and making decisions asrequired, referring non-routine decisions to the superior officer, as well as enforcing and maintaining disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures. The Correctional Officer position is a vital position for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. The candidate must have successfully completed an approved correctional officer training program. The candidate must be able to translate functions/procedures into Spanish for Individuals who cannot speak or read English. We encourage all staff that meet the minimum requirements to apply. Essential Functions Maintains orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody. Serves as the tower officer. Serves as a writ officer certifying safety and security of the individual in custody being escorted on writ. Serves as an inter/outer patrol officer. Makes routine patrols of the perimeter areas checking for contraband, unauthorized person and security breaches. Completes disciplinary and incident reports on individuals in custody. Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English. Enforces, maintains discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures in all areas of assignment. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school. Requires the successful completion of an approved correctional officer training program. Candidate must have the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. Conditions of Employment Requires the physical ability to perform duties assigned. Requires a valid, appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel statewide. Requires ability to carry a firearm. Requires the 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account