Position Overview

The Correctional Lieutenant position serves as a supervisor in IDOC facilities and is a vital position for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. The ideal candidate should be able to manage issues and concerns of staff and individuals in custody to facilitate effective operations of the facility. We encourage all staff that meet the minimum requirements to apply for the Correctional Lieutenant position.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises staff.
• Makes daily inspections of all buildings and housing units in his/her assigned area or zone.
• Arbitrates individuals in custody disputes.
• Establishes and maintains complete training records on all security personnel.
• Complies with key and lock control and tool control procedures in assigned area or zone by reporting broken, lost, or malfunctioning keys, tools and equipment.
• Prepares, submits and reviews a variety of reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors compliance with all administrative directives and institutional directives when operating a vehicle to transport individuals in custody on writs, furloughs and transfers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school and completion of an approved Correctional Officer Training Program.
• Requires two (2) years experience as a Correctional Officer in a penal or security institution.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant in a penal or security institution.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers experience using Microsoft Outlook, Disciplinary Tracking or similar software.
• Prefers knowledge with Roster Management and Overtime Equalization in the event they are required to run shift.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the physical ability to perform duties assigned.
• Requires a valid drivers license.
• Requires ability to carry a firearm.
• 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.

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 agencys 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.