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Logan County Sheriffs Office
  • 911 Pekin Street, Lincoln, IL, USA

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office serves the public offering a Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Civil Process, Court Security, and a Jail with a rated capacity of 65 inmates. The Sheriff's Office provides 24 hour law enforcement coverage and response to Logan County.

Logan County is located in central Illinois and has a population of approximately 29,245. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling approximately 619 square miles. Lincoln is the county seat. Logan County also includes the towns/villages of Atlanta, Beason, Broadwell, Burtonview, Chestnut, Cornland, Elkhart, Emden, Hartsburg, Lake Fork, Latham, Lawndale, Middletown, Mt. Pulaski, New Holland, Union, and a portion of San Jose. 

Jul 07, 2025  
$43,571 - $56,401 yearly
The Logan County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Part-Time and Full-time Correction Officers for our county jail.  Pay, for a part-time position, is $17.00/hour, while starting salary for a full-time position is $43,571 (19.95/hour), with an increase on December first to $45, 314 and then after a one-year probationary period you’ll go to $56,401. ($12,830 raise within the first year) Full-time employment also comes with additional benefits to include: vacation, sick time, medical/dental/vision, and retirement. Interested persons can apply by utilizing National Testing Network @ https://nationaltestingnetwork.com   the use of this testing system allows us to remain unbiased during the application process.   Jail staff work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm & 6pm – 6am) and once hired you will be required to attend an 8-week training academy in Decatur, Illinois within 6 months of hired date.  There is a State required exam at the end of the...
Closing Date:
Jul 07, 2026

Logan County Sheriffs Office Lincoln, IL, USA Salary