Correctional Officer
- Military veterans preferred
2023-09-29 Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
Other
/yr
full-timepart-time
employee
contract
United States
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Corrections Officer. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Starting wages are $22.33/hour or $48,903/annually (current 1/1/2023)
Shift schedules are 12 hour days, in a rotating 2 week schedule. Officers work 15 days a month with this cycle.
Probationary officers will be assigned to a day shift (6am-6pm) or night shift (6pm-6am) based on operational needs. After probation, officers can bid on shifts based on seniority.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver’s license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.
Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.
Applicants must successfully pass the following examinations
