Correction Officer Jobs in Illinois

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Correctional Officer

  • Cook County, IL
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day 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

  • State of Wisconsin
  • Fox Lake, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Fox Lake, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Correctional Officers are responsible for ensuring the security, custody, control, and treatment of persons in our care in DOC facilities....

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Community Service Officer - Part-time

  • City of DeKalb
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 7 days ago

If assigned to CSO Patrol duties: Responds to radio dispatched calls for assistance and takes appropriate action, assists law enforcement and fire personnel in emergency situations that do not place...

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Lanark, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lanark, IL
  • 8 days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Community Service Officer

  • City of Elgin, IL
  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 days ago

Assist patrol personnel with traffic control at accident and fire scenes, as well other types of emergency situations....

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Detention Officer

  • Madison County, IL
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 12 days ago

Correctional Knowledge Familiar with the profession of corrections; belongs to relevant professional organizations; stays current with research and new developments in the field....

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Community Service Officer (Part-time)

  • Moraine Valley Community College
  • Palos Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago

Patrols buildings and grounds of college institution by motorized or foot patrol to deter and report crime, enforce non-criminal violations and provide service to staff, students, and visitors....

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Sheriff - Officer, Correctional

  • Peoria County, IL
  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 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....

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Detention Supervisor

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

Position Type: Extracurricular Date Posted: 12/5/2025 Location: Glenwood High School (9-12) Date Available: 12/18/2025 Closing Date: 12/17/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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Juvenile Detention Officer

  • LaSalle CO. Probation and Court Services
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 17 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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Juvenile Detention Officer

  • McLean County, IL
  • IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • IL
  • 30+ days ago

Juvenile Detention Officer Starting Hourly Rate: $24.6889 Position Status: Full-Time Work Schedule: Varies; includes nights, weekends, and holidays Position Summary The Juvenile Detention Officer...

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Correctional Officer

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Batavia, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Lateral Corrections Officer ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

  • Lake County IL
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Corrections Officers are members of Police Benevolent Labor Committee, Corrections....

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Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days 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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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
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
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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