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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic candidate to serve as the Corrections Vocational Instructor for the Illinois Correctional Industries located at Shawnee Correctional Center. This candidate will work closely with facility Industries staff as well as individual in custody workers in a production setting. The successful candidate will train, assign, and instruct workers in custody in the daily operation of the metal fabrication shop. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain production records and tool control in the industries shop. Furthermore, the Corrections Vocational Instructor will work to ensure that the individuals in custody learn the skills necessary to secure employment with a livable wage. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Instructs individuals in custody in the safe and correct operation of the vertical milling machine, precision metal lathe, metal folding machine, metal forming and punch press, metal cutting saws, plasma cutting machine and welding processes.
2. Provides individual in custody workers with practical knowledge and work skills to facilitate student entry into a metal fabrication/welding trade.
3. Inspects all finished projects and specialty tools and dies to ensure they meet tolerances of job specifications.
4. Maintains operating records of production.
5. Inspects shop for contraband as well as safety, sanitation conditions and takes corrective action.
6. Maintains all Departmental and Institutional safety, security, sanitation procedures are followed.
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 the completion of four (4) years of high school.  
2. Requires two (2) years of practical journey level experience in Machinist work.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in instructing people in metal fabrication and operation of equipment.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a production setting.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in inventory management.
4. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in preventative maintenance of metal fabrication equipment.
5. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in management of tools in a correctional setting.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining production schedules.
7. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving procedures.
8. Prefers forklift certification.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires physical ability to carry out assigned duties.
2. Requires completion of an approved course in correctional officer training withing six (6) months of employment.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
5. 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.