Job Description
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.
- Starting wages are $24.46/hour or $53,420.64/annually (current 1/1/2024)
- 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.
- The Winnebago County Jail is the 2nd largest county jail in the state, with a bed size of 1,313 and an average daily population of 750 inmates.
- Specialized opportunities and positions include K9, Field Training Officer, CERT, Gang Unit, Court Officer, Firearms Instructor, and more.
Contact our recruiting officer, Senior Officer Jared Smith, at 815-319-6009 or smithj@wcso-il.us with any questions.
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
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Assessment
- Medical Examination
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Trial period, Gangs, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,