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Correctional Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$65,514 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Correctional Officer Corrections Connection Urbana, IL Job Details Full-time $25.97 - $32.24 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with incarcerated individuals Security Patient emergency assistance Entry level Under 1 year First aid protocols Full Job Description The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for full-time Correctional Officers.
Safeguard detainees and renders first aid in emergency situations.
Ensures the safety of the community by maintaining a secure jail facility.
Process the intake and release of detainees.
Understand and maintain the rights and privileges of detainees.
Comply with the rules established by the Illinois County Jail Standards.
A full job description can be found at Sheriff's Office | Champaign County IllinoisCorrectional Officers work 8-hour shifts, and once hired, you will be required to attend an 8-week training academy within 12 months of your hire date. There is a state-required exam at the end of the academy to finalize your certification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Starting salary is $54,0176.60 ($25.97/hour), $61,297.60 ($29.47/hour) after 5 years, and $67,059.20 ($32.24/hour) after 10 years of service. Lateral transfers meeting the requirement under the Sheriff's Merit Commission Experienced Correction Officer Hiring Program will be placed on the wage scale for each year of experience, but not higher than the 5th year of service.
Safeguard detainees and renders first aid in emergency situations.
Ensures the safety of the community by maintaining a secure jail facility.
Process the intake and release of detainees.
Understand and maintain the rights and privileges of detainees.
Comply with the rules established by the Illinois County Jail Standards.
A full job description can be found at Sheriff's Office | Champaign County IllinoisCorrectional Officers work 8-hour shifts, and once hired, you will be required to attend an 8-week training academy within 12 months of your hire date. There is a state-required exam at the end of the academy to finalize your certification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Starting salary is $54,0176.60 ($25.97/hour), $61,297.60 ($29.47/hour) after 5 years, and $67,059.20 ($32.24/hour) after 10 years of service. Lateral transfers meeting the requirement under the Sheriff's Merit Commission Experienced Correction Officer Hiring Program will be placed on the wage scale for each year of experience, but not higher than the 5th year of service.
Essential duties include:
Effectively being able to work under high-stress, high-risk situations.Safeguard detainees and renders first aid in emergency situations.
Ensures the safety of the community by maintaining a secure jail facility.
Process the intake and release of detainees.
Understand and maintain the rights and privileges of detainees.
Comply with the rules established by the Illinois County Jail Standards.
A full job description can be found at Sheriff's Office | Champaign County IllinoisCorrectional Officers work 8-hour shifts, and once hired, you will be required to attend an 8-week training academy within 12 months of your hire date. There is a state-required exam at the end of the academy to finalize your certification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Starting salary is $54,0176.60 ($25.97/hour), $61,297.60 ($29.47/hour) after 5 years, and $67,059.20 ($32.24/hour) after 10 years of service. Lateral transfers meeting the requirement under the Sheriff's Merit Commission Experienced Correction Officer Hiring Program will be placed on the wage scale for each year of experience, but not higher than the 5th year of service.
Contact Information:
Tersa #J-18808-Ljbffr The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for full-time Correctional Officers.Essential duties include:
Effectively being able to work under high-stress, high-risk situations.Safeguard detainees and renders first aid in emergency situations.
Ensures the safety of the community by maintaining a secure jail facility.
Process the intake and release of detainees.
Understand and maintain the rights and privileges of detainees.
Comply with the rules established by the Illinois County Jail Standards.
A full job description can be found at Sheriff's Office | Champaign County IllinoisCorrectional Officers work 8-hour shifts, and once hired, you will be required to attend an 8-week training academy within 12 months of your hire date. There is a state-required exam at the end of the academy to finalize your certification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Starting salary is $54,0176.60 ($25.97/hour), $61,297.60 ($29.47/hour) after 5 years, and $67,059.20 ($32.24/hour) after 10 years of service. Lateral transfers meeting the requirement under the Sheriff's Merit Commission Experienced Correction Officer Hiring Program will be placed on the wage scale for each year of experience, but not higher than the 5th year of service.