CORRECTIONS TREATMENT OFFICER (Can only be reached via promotion) - 0986400

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides care, safety and security, personal development services and activities to adult offenders with emotional, social, or mental health issues.  Observes offenders and reports behavior and reactions to professional team members. Receives on-going training to develop new and updated skills; ensures offenders have access to and receive appropriate medical services; participates as an active contributing member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.  Maintains assigned area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition;  performs housekeeping functions and supervises individuals in general housekeeping activities.  Transports and supervises offenders' movement to and from destinations inside and/or outside the facility grounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires either a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in criminal justice, penology, psychology, social work or a closely related social science, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in another field of study and at least one year of experience providing direct service in the field of mental health and one year of experience in the field of corrections.  Requires successful completion of an approved corrections treatment officer training program.  Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel.

Physical Requirements

• Requires physical agility and strength to stand and walk for up to three hours at a time, to run for short distances, and to provide physical intervention and control, as necessary, in order to protect and/or restrain individuals.

Employment Conditions

• Requires successful completion of an approved corrections treatment officer training program.
• Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver's license.
• Conditions of Employment:  Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. 
  On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy.  The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited. 
• Governor Pritzker announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all State employees whose job duties require them to work in a congregate care facility. All 24/7 congregate-care facilities operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections are included in this mandate, which is scheduled to take place October 14, 2021.  Administration is currently in negotiations with AFSCME for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement in regard to this mandate.  

Education Degree

• Requires either a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in criminal justice, penology, psychology, social work or a closely related social science, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in another field of study and at least one year of experience providing direct service in the field of mental health and one year of experience in the field of corrections.

Education Major

• criminal justice, penology, psychology, social work or a closely related social science