Corrections & Facility Safety Monitor

salvarmycareers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Chicago, part of the North & Central Illinois Division, is seeking a Correctional Monitor for the Pathway Forward Program. The role focuses on facility security and resident accountability, working under supervision to support Reentry Case Managers and ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring movement, headcounts, searches, log procedures, incident reporting, and enforcing visiting rules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors resident movement in and out of the facility and maintains documentation of same.
• Periodically conducts visual headcounts to determine location of all residents.
• Assist supervisor with room searches, pat downs, and handling of contraband, and serve residents discipline notifications.
• Manages log office procedures, including pass authorizations, medication administration and records, incoming phone after regular business hours, facility inspections and general activity in the facility.
• Assist residents with conflict resolution and conflict de-escalation. Report resident concerns to supervisor and/or BOP. Completes timely and accurate incident reports.
• Continuously monitors resident activities and behavior, security, and fire safety to maintain a safe, secure, orderly, and clean environment. Reports all problems to Shift Supervisor and prepares disciplinary reports where appropriate.
• Supervises admission of visitors and enforces the facility’s visiting rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with the intake and orientation of new residents. Assist intake with PREA assessments, GPS monitoring, and transporting of residents.
• Reports concerns of interest to Reentry Case Managers.
• Assists the Urinalysis Coordinator with completing resident breathalyzers and drug testing.
• Periodically issue residents medications and inventory medications of residents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army in Chicago, part of the North & Central Illinois Division, is seeking a Correctional Monitor for the Pathway Forward Program. The role focuses on facility security and resident accountability, working under supervision to support Reentry Case Managers and ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring movement, headcounts, searches, log procedures, incident reporting, and enforcing visiting rules.