Correctional Officer

DeWitt County Sheriff's Office

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.dewittsheriff.com

Phone Number:

• 217-935-9507

Email:

• pschwartz@dewittcountyill.com

Application Deadline:

• 08/14/20
• @ 4:00 PM (CST)

Salary:

• Starting: $38,804 (as of 12/1/2019)

  The starting wage for a pre-certified correctional officer varies with experience 

  Benefits Include:

  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday
  • Sick leave
  • Medical is also available with pay
  • Life insurance
  • Excellent pension plan

Sworn Officers:

• 15

City Population:

• 16,434 (405 sq. miles)

Position Details

DeWitt County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office

The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office Merit Commission is accepting applications for the position of Correctional Officer with the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office.

Previous Certified Officers:

Those certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board in Law Enforcement or Corrections may apply anytime by calling:

217-935-9507

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the DeWitt County Merit Commission:

• U.S. Citizenship
• No felony convictions
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 21 years of age at time of testing (August 29, 2020)
• Pay a $40.00 non-refundable application processing fee
• Pass a mandatory State of Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test and written test administration on Saturday, August 29, 2020; For more information about the POWER test, visit https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/media/1320/power.pdf

Documents Required for Application Submission:

• Copy of valid driver's license
• Copy of social security card
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (If unable to provide a diploma, obtain a letter of certification from the school)
• If applicant has military experience, a copy of Form DD214 is required

Submission of Application:

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Submit Application: Applicants must complete and submit all application materials by Friday, August 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
2. Mandatory Orientation, Physical Ability Test and Written Examination: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the Orientation, Physical Ability Test and Written Exam Administration on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 8:00 AM.

Location:

DeWitt County Sheriff's Office

101 W. Washington Street

Clinton, IL 61727

For more information or to apply, please visit:

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