DOC Decatur CC Correctional Officer Trainee

DOC Decatur CC Correctional Officer Trainee

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Date: May 24, 2026 Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62526 Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. Agency: Department of Corrections - Decatur Correctional Center Class Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - 09676 Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $4848; CBA Applies; Full Range $4651 - $6217 Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Macon Number of Vacancies: 100 Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website: Become a Correctional Officer Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required 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.

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Essential Functions Receives eight weeks of formalized pre-service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy including firearms training due to requirements mandating qualification. Receives on-the-job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee. Assigned each work week to another correctional employee to assist in running lines, yard, dining room, housing units, facility buildings, writs, observing individuals in custody, perimeter patrol, armory, counting, shakedowns, movement, etc. Travels by using a state issued vehicle to complete assignments. Receives one week orientation at facility. Given formal training in housing unit work, report writing, out-count work, yard work, running lines, individuals in custody at this institution and their assignments, chain-of-command, security buildings, disciplinary procedures, and any other training deemed necessary. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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 learn the proper use of firearms during trainee period. Requires a valid appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel statewide. Must be eligible under federal and state law to acquire and possess a firearm and must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

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 will vary Headquarter Location: 2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526 Work County: Macon Agency Contact: Mitzi Minton Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Public Safety