State of Illinois
DOC Lincoln Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
State of Illinois, Lincoln, Illinois, United States, 62656
DOC Lincoln Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
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Agency: Department of Corrections Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2025 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169/month; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month. CBA Applies. Job Type: Salaried. County: Logan. Number of Vacancies: 100. Plan/BU: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME. This position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply to the filling of this position. Posting Identification Number: 36412 Mission Statement: The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Candidates should be physically fit at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath of Office. Job Responsibilities
Receives eight weeks of formalized pre-service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy including firearms training. Receives on-the-job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee. Assists in daily operations across housing units, yard, dining room, facility buildings, perimeter patrol, armory, and other duties as assigned. Travels by state-issued vehicle to complete assignments. Undergoes one week of facility orientation. Receives formal training in housing unit work, report writing, yard work, security procedures, and related duties. Performs other duties within the scope of the above duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school. Requires elementary knowledge of resident behavior problems. Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a pre-service security training course during trainee period. Requires successful completion of a firearms training course and proper use of firearms during trainee period. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel statewide. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs is prohibited. Applicants must abide by vaccine and/or other medical standards as set by the employer. About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value differences and strive to create an environment where all employees are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to contribute to the agency's success. The department emphasizes DEI in policies, training, and operations and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Work Hours and Location
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Shift and days off vary. Work Location: 1098 1350th St, Lincoln, IL 62656. Agency Contact
Mitzi Minton - Central Screening Mitzi.Minton@illinois.gov Application Instructions
All applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections website. Applications submitted via email or paper methods will not be considered. This posting contains confidential information and does not represent any other job postings. Nearest Major Market: Springfield
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DOC Lincoln Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
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Agency: Department of Corrections Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2025 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169/month; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month. CBA Applies. Job Type: Salaried. County: Logan. Number of Vacancies: 100. Plan/BU: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME. This position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply to the filling of this position. Posting Identification Number: 36412 Mission Statement: The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Candidates should be physically fit at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath of Office. Job Responsibilities
Receives eight weeks of formalized pre-service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy including firearms training. Receives on-the-job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee. Assists in daily operations across housing units, yard, dining room, facility buildings, perimeter patrol, armory, and other duties as assigned. Travels by state-issued vehicle to complete assignments. Undergoes one week of facility orientation. Receives formal training in housing unit work, report writing, yard work, security procedures, and related duties. Performs other duties within the scope of the above duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school. Requires elementary knowledge of resident behavior problems. Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a pre-service security training course during trainee period. Requires successful completion of a firearms training course and proper use of firearms during trainee period. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel statewide. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs is prohibited. Applicants must abide by vaccine and/or other medical standards as set by the employer. About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value differences and strive to create an environment where all employees are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to contribute to the agency's success. The department emphasizes DEI in policies, training, and operations and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Work Hours and Location
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Shift and days off vary. Work Location: 1098 1350th St, Lincoln, IL 62656. Agency Contact
Mitzi Minton - Central Screening Mitzi.Minton@illinois.gov Application Instructions
All applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections website. Applications submitted via email or paper methods will not be considered. This posting contains confidential information and does not represent any other job postings. Nearest Major Market: Springfield
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