Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Tuscola, Illinois

Douglas County Correctional Officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail. Duties Correctional officers typically do the following: Enforce rules and keep order within jails Supervise activities of inmates Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards Search inmates for contraband items Report on inmate conduct Escort and transport inmates Inside the jail, Correctional Officers enforce rules and regulations. They maintain security by preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes, and by inspecting facilities. They check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and other rule violations. Officers also inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items. They write reports and fill out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift. Correctional Officers may have to restrain inmates to escort them safely to and from cells and to see authorized visitors. Officers also escort prisoners to courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.49 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person