Correctional Officers fall under the Corrections division of the Sheriff’s Office. The Champaign County Jail has 50 correctional officers, 8 Sergeants and 3 Lieutenants responsible for adequately supervising inmates under the Sheriff’s control and maintaining the safety and security of the Champaign County Jail. The day-to-day operations of the Corrections division are overseen by a Jail Superintendent who is at the rank of Captain.

All individuals arrested in Champaign County in violation of an Illinois criminal statute are brought to the Champaign County Jail. Correctional Officers process and supervise inmates in custody, including transporting inmates to necessary medical appointments and court hearings.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Starting Salary - $51,459
• $55,474 after 1 year
  
• $61,298 after 5 years
  
• Earned time off (vacation, personal leave, sick time)
  
• Part of a Collective Bargaining Unit
  

Lateral correctional officers can start at up to Year 5 on the salary scale, depending on years of full time experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - ENTRY LEVEL

• at least 18 years of age
• high school graduate or equivalent
  
• no felony or certain misdemeanor convictions
  
• residency in Champaign County or adjacent counties (or willingness to relocate upon hire)
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - LATERAL (EXPERIENCED)

• at least 1 year of full time experience as a correctional officer
• certification by ILETSB as a correctional officer (or ability to have minimum training waived)
  
• no felony or certain misdemeanor convictions
  
• residency in Champaign County or adjacent counties (or willingness to relocate upon hire)
  

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

HOW TO GET STARTED

ENTRY LEVEL

Correctional Officer applicants with no correctional officer experience are required to take a written exam as the first stage of the application process. The exam is offered on an ongoing basis and we do currently have open positions. The exam can be scheduled here: National Testing Network Correctional Officer Exam. Be sure to select the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in which to apply.

Those who receive a passing score on the exam will automatically be put onto our hiring list for further consideration. Next steps include an oral interview, background check, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Individuals will be contacted for next steps as positions become available.

LATERAL (EXPERIENCED)

Correctional Officer applicants with at least one year of full time correctional officer experience can forego the entry level written exam by sending a copy of your resume to the Sheriff’s Executive Secretary, Teresa, at tschleinz@champaigncountyil.gov.

Next steps include an oral interview, background check, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Individuals will be contacted for next steps as positions become available.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Champaign County Sheriff’s Office

217-384-1205 | sheriff@champaigncountyil.gov | www.champaigncountyil.gov/sheriff

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.