Court Security Officers provide security to the Champaign County Courthouse. The Sheriff’s Office has 13 court security officers, including a Sergeant. Oversight to Court Security is provided by a Lieutenant.

Court security officers are responsible for the safety and security of the Courthouse, its visitors, and its employees by monitoring individuals and property entering the Courthouse. Court security officers are also responsible for courtroom safety and security while court is in session.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Starting Salary - $48,131
• $51,438 after 1 year
  
• $55,432 after 5 years
  
• Earned time off (vacation, personal leave, sick time)
  
• Part of a Collective Bargaining Unit
  
• Monday - Friday, dayshift schedule
  
• Holidays off
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - ENTRY LEVEL

• at least 21 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 police officer or correctional officer
• certification by ILETSB as a police officer or 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 COURT SECURITY OFFICER

HOW TO GET STARTED

ENTRY LEVEL

Open Court Security Officer positions are listed on the County’s hiring page: Champaign County Jobs. Interested individuals should apply to the Court Security Officer position. We recommend you check back frequently or set an alert for when the hiring process is open.

Completing the application when the hiring process is open is the first step in applying for this position. Next steps include an oral interview, background check, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. Individuals will be contacted for next steps if selected to progress further into the process after their interview.

LATERAL (EXPERIENCED)

Court Security Officer applicants with at least one year of full time law enforcement or correctional officer experience can send a copy of your resume to the Sheriff’s Executive Secretary, Teresa, at tschleinz@champaigncountyil.gov. They will be considered when there is an opening for a Court Security position.

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.