Corrections Officer - Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (details in posting)

Lake County; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established government organization as a Corrections Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety and order within the County Jail. This position offers a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You will be responsible for securing inmates, enforcing regulations, and ensuring smooth operations within the facility. Ideal candidates will have a strong sense of discipline, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public service. With opportunities for career growth and training, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $5,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Training Programs Certified by Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Secure inmates and enforce rules in the County Jail.
• Transport and supervise inmates to court and medical facilities.

Skills

Physical Agility

Communication Skills

Discipline Enforcement

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

30 College Credit Hours in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package, and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

The Corrections Officer is responsible for securing inmates in the County Jail. This work involves enforcing rules and regulations, preventing escapes, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, and escorting inmates to and from their cells. Work also involves transportation and supervision of inmates to and from court, hospital, and within the jail facility. Basic records are kept; officers are uniformed. Supervision is received from command staff on an assigned shift. This job title operates on three eight-hour fifteen-minute shifts. Corrections Officers are members of Police Benevolent Labor Committee, Corrections Unit.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of application. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must have no felony convictions or pending cases. You must be willing to work any shift and possess a valid driver’s license. Education - applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. We prefer candidates with at least 30 college credit hours in psychology, criminology, and related fields, who have at least two years of military service and/or prior experience in corrections, law enforcement, security, or any other management.

Successful applicants must take and pass a written exam, physical agility test, work-related medical/physical examination and pass a background investigation, including criminal history status. In addition to the first year of requirements, candidates must also successfully pass all aspects of the Correctional Field Training Program within the first year of employment. New employees must become State Certified Corrections Officers from the Illinois Training Board. The criteria for certification are two hundred (200) hours of academy training, fifteen (15) hours of more advanced training that includes the Law regarding Corrections, Human Growth and Development, and Prison Organizations. Must pass a one (1) week Direct Supervision class. Candidates who successfully complete the written test will be given further information on the testing process. Successful completion of the above qualifications does not guarantee employment.

Lake County government has a competitive salary and benefits package and is committed to being an employer of choice. Lake County’s FTO programs and New Hire procedures have been certified by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs as Educational Programs. Additional information about a career in Corrections can be found here.

This is a remote exam. You will have 48 hours to complete the exam after receiving your log-in information.

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 ($2,000 after 6 months of employment, and $3,000 at the completion of year 2)

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.