Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer

Under general supervision, performs routine work in dealing with persons under confinement and includes the control, care, feeding and general welfare of inmates detained at the County corrections facility. Incumbent processes incoming and outgoing inmates, monitors and assists in daily inmate activities and maintains related records and reports. The employee receives continuing or individual assignments from the supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitation, quality and quantity expected, deadlines and priority of assignments.

Examples of Essential Functions :

• Admits and releases persons committed to the County correctional facility. Places inmates under confinement in cells or other areas as directed.
• Maintains good order and conduct and is responsible for the care, general welfare and feeding of inmates as assigned. Ensures the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility. Transports inmates to various sites as required.
• Exercises reasonable and / or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual inmates.
• Performs routine checks of inmates and cell areas for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons or other items.
• Searches and removes all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from all prisoners.
• Accepts, records, and stores personal possessions of inmates. Takes bond monies. Maintains accurate records.
• Performs various clerical duties as required. Distributes and opens mail. Files records. Provides information to attorneys, courts, and general public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and Experience : High school diploma, GED or other certificate of competency supplemented by completion of an approved basic correctional officer training course, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

This position is in the Union with set step increases. Hourly rate is $21.66 upon hire. On 12 / 1 / 2022 hourly rate increases to $22.31 and a $1000 bonus. On your first anniversary, the hourly rate will increase to $23.23. On 12 / 1 / 2023 hourly rate increases to $23.93 with another $1000 bonus.

RETIREMENT - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

HEALTH INSURANCE - Employee will be eligible for Health, Dental and Vision insurance after the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Plan includes $10,000.00 in life insurance for employees with health insurance.

ACCRUED VACATION - Vacation accrues each pay period. Will earn 2 weeks available on 1st anniversary.

SICK TIME - Accumulate eight (8) hours per month available for use after 90-day probation period.

HOLIDAYS - 15 paid holidays after 90-day probation period

PERSONAL TIME - Two (2) days of paid leave after completion of each year of service.

BEREAVEMENT - Three (3) days of paid leave of normal scheduled days of work immediately following date of death of an immediate family member, available after 90-day probation period.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

OPTIONAL BENEFITS - Deferred income (VOYA)

NCPERS - Decreasing term life insurance