Correction Officer Jobs in Illinois

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Sheriff - Officer, Correctional

  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago

PCSO CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS - The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving as Correctional Officers at the Peoria County Jail....

Community Service Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Provides information to students, faculty, staff and visitors including directions, information about crime prevention, community services, programs and practices....

Community Service Officer, University of Chicago Police Department

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Provides information to students, faculty, staff and visitors including directions, information about crime prevention, community services, programs and practices....

Paraprofessional: Detention Supervisor

  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Para-Professional Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: Central Campus Date Available: 8/15/25 Closing Date: Until Filled    Description: Salary and Benefits in accordance with...

Detention Officer (Part-Time)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager for assigned shift of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and is responsible for providing protection...

Correctional Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

leave Duties of a Correctional Officer As a FBOP Correctional Officer, youre someone working to affect change, inside the hearts and minds of adults in custody while building your career....

Correctional Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

Knowledge in the use of common office software, computers, Microsoft Word and applicable specialized law enforcement software, such as IMACS....

Correctional Officer

  • Centralia, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Centralia, IL
  • 18 days ago

Posting Group: Public Safety This position [DOES NOT] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs)....

Community Service Officer II Harper College

  • Palatine, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 20 days ago

Patrol functions include the opening and closing of facilities as requested, conducting crime prevention checks of college assets, enforcing parking regulations, and resolving various issues that do...

Community Service Officer II

  • Palatine, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 21 days ago

enforcement or security experience....

Paraprofessional-Detention Supervisor (Anticipated)

  • Joliet, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Para-Professional/ Detention Date Posted: 5/21/2025 Location: West Campus Date Available: 08/15/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    Description: Salary and Benefits in...

Correctional Officer

  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Correctional Officer Applicant Testing The Sheriff's office allows candidates to test year-round for the position of corrections deputy....

Detention Officer (Part-time, Currently Accepting Applications)

  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Deals with the public, social service agencies, and other law enforcement agencies in person and by telephone....

Community Service Officer II

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Technical Skills or Knowledge: Learn the practices and procedures involved in public safety communications and technology, as well as operating radio/telephone receiving and transmitting equipment....

Detention Officer

  • Batavia, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 90+ days ago

position Must maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information Must possess a high degree of integrity, accountability Must adhere to the American Correctional...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Local
National
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319,486

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.5%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Illinois
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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