Corrections Connection

Department E-911 Title 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher Listed On 9/3/2025 Listed Until 12/31/2026 The Sangamon County Central Dispatch Systems/9-1-1 has an ongoing, revolving hiring list.  Applicants will be required to test for placement on the list.  Names on the list will be removed after one year from the date of testing.  Applicant may only test once per rolling year. Responsibilities Answering all emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for police, fire, and EMS service in Sangamon County; entering the calls into a Computer Aided Dispatch system; and, handling radio transmissions from agencies served by SCCDS.  A full job description is available as part of the application packet.  This job is a fast-paced, high-volume, rewarding job requiring excellent customer service skills.  The ability to multi-task is a must. Requirements Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a computer-based test, pass a...

Department Sheriff Title Data Entry/Records Clerk (DMG Grade 5 Position) Listed On 1/5/2026 Listed Until 4/30/2026 The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office - Records Division is looking for a Data Entry/Records Clerk. Responsibilities Primary duties include, but are not limited to, greeting and assisting the public, answering phone calls, filing and data entry of criminal and civil information, processing civil papers, and other duties as assigned. The Director of Support Services will determine the work schedule. Requirements Experience dealing with the public in person and via the telephone. An ability and willingness to work with a team of employees to accomplish a common goal. Skills Data entry and word processing skills would be beneficial. Benefits Within $34,251 to $42,813 per year, plus benefits based on qualifications and/or work history. Position covered by the FOP Civilian Bargaining...

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the...