Master Control Officer (Part-Time, Weekends-2nd Shift)

Applitrack; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Master Control Officer for the weekend 2nd shift (part-time, non-exempt) at 502 S. Lierman (Satellite Jail). This role reports to the Shift Commander or Supervisor and runs Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m.

to 12:00 a.m. Responsibilities include monitoring security devices, maintaining logs, and coordinating with the public and other law enforcement by phone or fax.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Typing, business machine operation and general office procedures.
• Good telephone skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Thorough knowledge of operation of various security systems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls jail security devices.
• Maintains logs, records, reports and files.
• Deals with the public and other law enforcement agencies by phone and fax.
• Performs other duties as requested by a supervisor.

Skills

Typing

Telephone skills

Public interaction

Security systems

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Master Control Officer (Part-Time, Weekends-2nd Shift) JobID: 3681

• Position Type: Champaign County/ Master Control Officer (Sheriff)
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: 502 S. Lierman (Satellite Jail)
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Job Title: Master Control Officer (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)

Department: Sheriff's Office/Correctional Center

Reports To: Shift Commander or Supervisor

Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 4:00p-12:00a

SUMMARY

Maintains security of the Champaign County Jail facilities by monitoring and controlling various security devices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes but not limited to as other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors and controls both internal and external security of the jail using multiple security devices.
• Performs clerical functions by maintaining logs, records, reports and files.
• Deals with the public and other law enforcement agencies in person and by telephone and fax.
• Performs other duties as requested by a supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Courses in typing, business machine operation and general office procedures or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have good telephone skills.
• Must be ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the operation of various security systems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working independently.

COMPENSATION

Starting Wage: $21.52 per hour.

The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at Champaign County Employment page , including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

Questions should be directed to Teresa Schleinz by email or 217-384-1205.

Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in admission to or treatment or employment in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U. S. Constitution.