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Lake County Government

18 North County Street

Waukegan, IL 60085

Phone: 847-377-2700  

Website: www.lakecountyil.gov 

Starting Salary: $21.82/hour

Population: 712,453 

Application Deadline: 7/20/11

Lake County is a financially stable, professionally managed, AAA rated County located in northeastern Illinois. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position(s):

$21.82 (as determined by FOP)

The Corrections Officer is responsible for securing inmates in the County Jail.  This is varied guard work involved in 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 the fraternal order of police (FOP) number 275.

Requirements:

• You must be a United States citizen

• 21 years of age

• Applicants must have no felony convictions or pending cases

• You must be willing to work any shift

• Possess a valid driver’s license 

• Education - applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with preference given to candidates with at least 30 college credit hours in psychology, criminology and related fields

• We have no military requirement, but preference is given to candidates with at least two years military service and/or prior experience in corrections, law enforcement, and security or any other management

• Successful applicants must take and pass a written exam, work related - medical/physical examination and pass a background investigation, including criminal history status

• In addition to the first year requirements, candidates must also successfully pass all aspects of the Certified Training Program within the first year of employment

• New employees must become State Certified Corrections Officers from the Illinois Dept. of Corrections;  The criteria for certification are 240 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 four (4) weeks 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.

TO APPLY:

Only on-line applications will be accepted.

You can complete an on-line application at:

www.lakecountyil.gov

If you do not have access to a computer, you can apply at:

Lake County Human Resources

18 N. County St. (7^th Fl)

Waukegan, IL

between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM

This position will be posted until July 20, 2011.

Orientation is mandatory for all applicants.

Orientation for applicants who apply on-line will be held at:

Village of Round Lake Beach Civic Center

2007 N. Civic Center Way

Round Lake Beach, IL

Saturday, August 6, 2011

9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

We will address job duties, requirements, and the employment screening process.  You will receive information regarding the written test at that time. You will not be admitted to orientation without completing an on-line application.  Please bring a photo ID to the Orientation.

For information contact:

(847) 377-2700

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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

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