Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52539 
Closing Date: 06/30/2026 11:59 p.m.
​Agency:  Department of Corrections 
Class Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER - 09675 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $4848; CBA Applies; Full Range $4651 - $6958
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Adams; Brown; Christian; Clinton; Cook; Crawford; Fayette; Fulton; Greene; Henry; Jackson; Jefferson; Johnson ; Kane; Knox; LaSalle; Lawrence; Lee; Livingston; Logan; Macon; Montgomery; Morgan; Peoria; Perry; Pike; Randolph; Rock Island; St. Clair; Vermilion; Will
Number of Vacancies: 100
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

This position can only be reached via promotion.

*****DO NOT APPLY ONLINE*****

Follow the application Instructions on the Correctional Officer Trainee posting.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Correctional Officer performs security and custodial duties, supervising and maintaining control of Individuals in Custody’s movement and activities on an assigned shift, giving direction and making decisions as required, referring non-routine decisions to the superior officer, as well as enforcing and maintaining disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures. The Correctional Officer position is a vital position for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. The candidate must have successfully completed an approved correctional officer training program. We encourage all staff that meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody.
2. Serves as the tower officer.
3. Serves as an inter/outer patrol officer. Makes routine patrols of the perimeter areas checking for contraband, unauthorized person and security breaches.
4. Serves as a writ officer certifying safety and security of the individual in custody being escorted on writ.
5. Completes disciplinary and incident reports on individuals in custody.
6. Enforces, maintains discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures in all areas of assignment.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school.
2. Requires the successful completion of an approved correctional officer training program.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers working knowledge and understanding of the methods and objects of discipline required to handle persons under restraint.
2. Prefers the ability to enforce and maintain discipline, safety, sanitations, security, and custodial measures.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the physical ability to perform duties assigned.
2. Requires a valid, appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide.
3. Requires ability to carry a firearm.
4. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
5. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
6. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
7. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
8. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Varies by location

Training Location: Training Academy - 980 W Grove Rd; Decatur, IL 62521

Headquarter Location: 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Work County: Clinton
Agency Contact:  
DOC.COTScreening@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

Please see application instructions for a Correctional Officer Trainee. Upon successful completion of a three month trainee period and a four and a one-half month probationary period, Correctional Officer Trainees can be certified as Correctional Officers.

Any questions, please contact the Illinois Department of Corrections, Central Screening Office -  DOC.COTScreening@illinois.gov

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance

12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II

Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement

Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually

3 paid Personal Business days annually

12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)

10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)

Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)

Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources

For more information about our benefits, please follow this link: Benefits Information

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