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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 of Office.   DOC employs Correctional Officer Trainees at each of its 26 Correctional Centers across the state. Positions will be filled at different times for each of the following facilities:   Big Muddy River - Jefferson County Centralia - Clinton County Danville - Vermillion County Decatur - Macon County Dixon - Lee County East Moline - Rock Island County Graham - Montgomery County Hill - Knox County 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. Job Responsibilities Maintains orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody. Serves as the tower officer. Serves as a writ officer certifying safety and security of the individual in custody being escorted on writ. Serves as an inter/outer patrol...