Correctional Officer jobs in Champaign, IL
Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Correctional Officer
- Champaign County
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Urbana, IL
FULL_TIME
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- Completion of the application process
- Review all information related to the Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits.
- Detailed information about the testing process for the entry level test.
- Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com
- Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays.
- Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.
JobID: 3245
Position Type:
Champaign County/Correctional Officer (Sheriff)
Date Posted:
4/18/2023
Location:
204 E. Main (Sheriff`s Office)
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging, yet rewarding, career?
For those interested in a career in criminal justice, there are a variety of opportunities at the Sheriff’s office. If you’re interested in a rewarding career where you can make a true difference in our community, look no further! https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Correctional Officer Applicant Testing
The Sheriff’s office allows candidates to test year-round for the position of corrections deputy. Correctional officers are required to be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment and have no felony or certain misdemeanor convictions (a full list of the disqualifying misdemeanor convictions can be found on the ILETSB webpage: https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/resources/decertification/). Upon employment, correctional officers are required to live in Champaign County or a surrounding county bordering Champaign County.
Starting salary in 2022 for a correctional officer is approximately $44,491 in the first year, $47,029 after a year of service, and $51,958 by five years of service. (This contract is still being negotiated and the salary will likely increase for 2023.)
ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS
To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com . This is an offsite link, select Corrections and sign up for the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
Upon completion of the entry level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the department’s eligibility list. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process as the opportunity arises, including an interview, physical agility test (for patrol deputy candidates), an in-depth background check, psychological exam, and medical exam, to include a drug screen (candidates must test negative for all illicit drugs, including marijuana).
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office where the final decisions are made.
More information on the position can be found here:
Champaign County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer Recruitment Packet
EXPERIENCED/LATERAL APPLICANTS
Correctional officer applicants with at least one year of full-time corrections experience, may forego the written exam and move directly to the interview phase of the hiring process. Experienced/lateral applicants may also be able to start higher on the wage scale than an entry-level employee, based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To express interest as an experienced/lateral applicant, please e-mail a copy of your resume to Teresa Schleinz at tschleinz@co.champaign.il.us. or contact her at 217-384-1205 for more information or questions.EEO / AA / ADA - 1 Month Ago
DOC Danville Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
- State of Illinois
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Danville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Agency : Department of Corrections Closing Date/Time: 09/26/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month. Job Type: Salaried County: Vermilion ...
- 20 Days Ago
DOC Danville Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
- illinois
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Danville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Agency : Department of Corrections Closing Date/Time: 09/26/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month. Job Type: Salaried County: Vermilion ...
- 21 Days Ago
Licensed Mental Health Professional
- Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
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Champaign, IL
FULL_TIME
- Position: PRN Licensed Mental Health Professional Facility: Champaign County JailLocation: Urbana, IL Hours: Saturdays, as needed. 12-hour shifts.Pay: Up to $40.25/hourJOB DESCRIPTIONIn this role, you...
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Part-Time Registered Nurse - Evenings
- Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
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Champaign, IL
PART_TIME
- Position: Part-Time Registered Nurse RNFacility: Champaign County Sheriff's Office - JailLocation: Urbana, ILHours and shift: 16 hrs per week; 2PM-10:30PM (rotating weekends)JOB DESCRIPTIONIn this rol...
- 19 Days Ago
Part-Time Registered Nurse - Evenings
- Advanced Correctional Healthcare
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Urbana, IL
PART_TIME
- Position: Part-Time Registered Nurse RN Facility: Champaign County Sheriff's Office - Jail Location: Urbana, IL Hours and shift: 16 hrs per week; 2PM-10:30PM (rotating weekends) JOB DESCRIPTION In thi...
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Clinical Research Coordinator
- Innovo Research
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Champaign, IL
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Overnight Security Officer
- Securitas, Inc.
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Urbana, IL
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Research Scientist
- CARLE
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Urbana, IL
- The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute at Carle Health would like to hire a Associate Research Scientist for th...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Overnight Security Officer - Campus Locations
- Securitas, Inc.
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Urbana, IL
- Location: Location: Overnight Security Officer - Campus Locations in Urbana, IL at Securitas Security Services USA Locat...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Paraeducator
- Cunningham Children's Home
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Urbana, IL
- Contribute to the warm and welcoming environment at Circle Academy, a non-public Special Education school serving S/ED, ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Security
- Golden Nugget Danville
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Danville, IL
- Job Description Job Description Job purpose Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent is responsible for...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Overnight Front Desk Security Officer
- Securitas, Inc.
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Urbana, IL
- Location: Overnight Front Desk Security Officer in Urbana, IL at Securitas Security Services USA Location * **Experience...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Screener
- Northern Illinois University
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Champaign, IL
- Job Description Job Description Clinical Screeners conduct specialized assessments of children who are placed in substit...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Champaign, Illinois
Champaign (English: /ˌʃæmˈpeɪn/) is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The city is 135 miles (217 km) south of Chicago, 124 miles (200 km) west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 mi (286 km) northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The United States Census Bureau estimates the city was home to 87,432 people as of July 1, 2017. Champaign is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois, and the state's fourth-most populous city outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is included in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area.
Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of Il...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$43,236 to $53,887
Champaign, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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