Correction Officer Jobs in Illinois

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Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team!...

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Wci Correction Officer

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Skills: Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork...

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Loci Correction Officer

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Skills: Corrections, Communications, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Security, Ethics and Values, Listening, Observation, Situational Awareness, and Teamwork...

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Detention Officer-Part Time

  • NANA Regional Corporation
  • Batavia, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 5 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...

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Community Service Officer II

  • Harper College
  • Palatine, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 13 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...

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Department Of Justice
  • Thomson, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Thomson, IL
  • 13 days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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In-House Detention Supervisor

  • Ball-Chatham School District 5
  • Chatham, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chatham, IL
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/In-House Detention Supervisor Date Posted: 10/15/2025 Location: Glenwood Middle School (7-8) Date Available: 10/23/2025 Closing Date: 10/22/2025   Additional...

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Juvenile Detention Officer

  • McLean County, IL
  • IL
  • 26 days ago
  • IL
  • 26 days ago

We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety...

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Juvenile Detention Officer

  • LaSalle CO. Probation and Court Services
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 30+ days ago

at LaSalle CO. Probation and Court Services in Ottawa, Illinois, United States Job Description Juvenile Detention Officer is responsible for supervising any resident of the LaSalle County...

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Senior Detention Officer

  • Sangamon County, IL
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

enforcement or experience in a residential care, specialized care, or detention facility....

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Detention Officer (Part-Time)

  • Paragon Systems
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ 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...

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Correctional Officer

  • Cook County, IL
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Correctional Officer - Direct Hire

  • Department Of Justice
  • Greenville, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Community Service Officer

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

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

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Community Service Officer, University of Chicago Police Department

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

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

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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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
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

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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