7 correctional officer jobs found in Springfield

SANGAMON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – ENTRY LEVEL   CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Applicants for appointment as Correctional Officer, in addition to meeting the standard prescribed by the Illinois Compiled Statutes, must;   Ø  Be no younger than 21 years of age at the time of the appointment. There is no maximum age limit.   Ø  Must be a U.S. citizen   Ø  Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license   Ø  Must possess a valid FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification) card.   Ø  Have acquired a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.     In addition to the above, applicants must meet the following requirements to be appointed as a Correctional Officer:   Ø  Must pass a written examination as prescribed by the Merit Commission.   Ø  Must pass a thorough background investigation.   Ø  Must pass drug testing. Ø  Sangamon County residency is...

Lateral Transfers For Correctional Officer Mission: To increase eligibility list with experienced/trained correctional officer candidates. Guidelines for Correctional Officer Lateral Transfer Candidates The written examination shall be waived for transfer applicants who: A.      Are currently employed as a full-time Correctional Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Municipal Police Officer, or any other Law Enforcement Officer; AND, B.      Are in good standing in their department as of the date of selection for hire at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office; AND, C.       Have one year of full-time, continuous, Correctional Officer experience or law enforcement experience; AND, D.      Have successfully completed a full time Basic Corrections Academy, OR the full time Illinois Basic Police Officer Training, OR successfully...

SANGAMON COUNTY CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR   CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Applicants for appointment as Control Room Operator must: Ø  Must be a U.S. citizen. Ø  Have acquired a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Ø  Must pass a thorough background investigation. Ø  Must pass drug testing. Ø  Sangamon County residency is required within six months of employment. Ø  Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift, and work any scheduled holiday. Ø  Applicants must possess the moral, ethical, and work characteristics befitting the highest standards of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.     GENERAL SUMMARY The Control Room Operator is a civilian position of the Corrections Division. They are unarmed and have no direct physical contact with inmates. They closely monitor inmate activities, open and close security passages to...

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...

The Sangamon County Court Services Department is accepting applications for full-time positions for Detention Officer at the Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center until filled. The shift openings are unknown at this time, but you must have the ability to work any day/shift needed. Responsibilities Under direct supervision, is responsible for performing intake services, custody services, and helping to plan, implement, and evaluate programming on his/her respective shift. Requirements You must have obtained a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college, university or community college, preferably with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social sciences or a high school diploma with at least two years prior employment in law enforcement or experience in a residential care, specialized care, or detention facility. Applicants must be 21 years of age. Applicants must be on the Administrative...

Lateral Transfers For Deputy Mission: To increase eligibility list with experienced/trained deputy candidates. Guidelines for Lateral Transfer Candidates The written examination shall be waived for transfer applicants who: A.      Are currently employed as a Deputy Sheriff, Municipal Police Officer, or any other Law Enforcement Officer; AND, B.      Are in good standing in their department as of the date of selection for hire at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office; AND, C.       Have one year of full-time, continuous law enforcement experience, the definition of which includes, but is not limited to, authority to make arrests and carry a firearm; AND, D.      Have successfully completed the full time Illinois Basic Police Officer Training, OR successfully completed Basic Police Officer Training Program from another state...

Sangamon County Sheriff Office Merit Deputy/Court Security Requirements Anyone who is interested can pick up an application between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s office, #1 Sheriff’s Plaza in Springfield or an application can be printed and filled out from the Sangamon County Sheriff Office website: http://sangamoncounty-sheriff.com (Click on Careers link then Sheriff’s Office Employment Application). Those candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be notified when the physical standards/written tests are being offered. Sangamon County Deputy/Court Security Officer Requirements Eligibility requirements to be appointed a Sangamon County Deputy/Court Security Officer are listed below. Appointment Requirements: 1. Have acquired a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. 2. Be no younger than 21 years of age at the time of appointment. 3. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License. 4. Must possess a valid FOID...