CORRECTIONAL OFFICER at State of Illinois Centralia, IL
State of Illinois, Centralia, IL, United States
Position Overview
The Correctional Officer performs security and custodial duties, supervising and maintaining control of Individuals in Custody’s movement and activities on an assigned shift, giving direction and making decisions as required, referring non‑routine decisions to the superior officer, and enforcing and maintaining disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures. The Correctional Officer position is vital for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. Candidates must have successfully completed an approved correctional officer training program.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody.
Serve as the tower officer.
Serve as a writ officer certifying safety and security of the individual in custody being escorted on writ.
Serve as an inter/outer patrol officer and make routine patrols of the perimeter areas checking for contraband, unauthorized persons and security breaches.
Complete disciplinary and incident reports on individuals in custody.
Enforce and maintain discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures in all areas of assignment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Successful completion of an approved correctional officer training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge and understanding of the methods and objects of discipline required to handle persons under restraint.
Ability to enforce and maintain discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures.
Conditions of Employment
Physical ability to perform duties assigned.
Valid, appropriate driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
Ability to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Successful completion of a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
Compliance with all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Employees enjoy health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre‑tax benefit programs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Hours: Varied by location.
Training Location: Training Academy; 980 W. Grove Road, Decatur, IL 62521
Work Location: 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
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The Correctional Officer performs security and custodial duties, supervising and maintaining control of Individuals in Custody’s movement and activities on an assigned shift, giving direction and making decisions as required, referring non‑routine decisions to the superior officer, and enforcing and maintaining disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures. The Correctional Officer position is vital for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. Candidates must have successfully completed an approved correctional officer training program.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody.
Serve as the tower officer.
Serve as a writ officer certifying safety and security of the individual in custody being escorted on writ.
Serve as an inter/outer patrol officer and make routine patrols of the perimeter areas checking for contraband, unauthorized persons and security breaches.
Complete disciplinary and incident reports on individuals in custody.
Enforce and maintain discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures in all areas of assignment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Successful completion of an approved correctional officer training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge and understanding of the methods and objects of discipline required to handle persons under restraint.
Ability to enforce and maintain discipline, safety, sanitation, security and custodial measures.
Conditions of Employment
Physical ability to perform duties assigned.
Valid, appropriate driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
Ability to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Successful completion of a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
Compliance with all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Employees enjoy health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre‑tax benefit programs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Hours: Varied by location.
Training Location: Training Academy; 980 W. Grove Road, Decatur, IL 62521
Work Location: 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
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