Starting Salary: $34,088 to $57,029

Population: 400,000

Sworn Officers: 273
Application Deadline: 05/30/03

The Will County Sheriff's Merit Commission is accepting applications for the position of Correctional Officer, which must be received by May 30, 2003.The starting salary is $34,088, top out salary after eleven years is currently $57,029 with benefits. Uniforms and training are provided.

REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizen - 21 years of age - Valid Driver's License - High School or GED Graduate - Must establish residency in Will County after hire -No felony convictions.

SELECTION PROCESS: Written Exam - Job-related Physical Ability Exam - Personality Evaluation - Polygraph - Medical Exam including Drug Screening - Oral Interviews - In-depth Background Investigation.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT:

Will County Sheriff's Merit Commission

100 Manhattan Rd., Joliet, IL

Will County Sheriff's Office

Will County Courthouse 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL

Will County Sheriff's Police

2402 E. Laraway Rd., Joliet, IL

Will County Sheriff's Police Substation

1928 Exchange St., Crete, IL

Will County Sheriff's Office Web Site

www.willcosheriff.org

Mail applications, along with a $15.00 (check or money order only) processing fee, to the Will County Sheriff's Merit Commission, 100 Manhattan Rd., Joliet, IL 60433.