DOC Decatur CC Correctional Officer Trainee

Job Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - 09676

Agency: Department of Corrections - Decatur Correctional Center

Closing Date: 11:59 p.m.

Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $4848 (Full Range $4651 - $6217)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Macon

Number of Vacancies: 100

Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - 09676

All applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections website. Applications submitted via email or paper will not be accepted.

The Correctional Officer Trainee program provides up to three months of formalized and on‑the‑job training in security and custodial duties. The program is designed to develop the skills necessary to perform as a Correctional Officer in IDOC facilities across the state.

• Big Muddy River - Jefferson County
• Centralia - Clinton County
• Danville - Vermillion County
• Decatur - Macon County
• Dixon - Lee County
• East Moline - Rock Island County
• Graham - Montgomery County
• Hill - Knox County
• Illinois River - Fulton County
• Jacksonville - Morgan County
• Kewanee - Henry County
• Lawrence - Lawrence County
• Lincoln - Logan County
• Logan - Logan County
• Menard - Randolph County
• Pinckneyville - Perry County
• Pontiac - Livingston County
• Robinson - Crawford County
• Shawnee - Johnson County
• Sheridan - LaSalle County
• Southwestern IL - St Clair County
• Stateville - Will County
• Taylorville - Christian County
• Vandalia - Fayette County
• Vienna - Johnson County
• Western - Brown County

• Receive eight weeks of formalized pre‑service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy, including firearms training.
• Receive on‑the‑job training under the immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee.
• Be assigned each work week to another correctional employee to assist with running lines, yards, dining rooms, housing units, facility buildings, count, shakedowns, movements, and other duties.
• Travel using a state‑issued vehicle to complete assignments.
• Complete one week orientation at the facility.
• Receive formal training in housing unit work, report writing, yard work, running lines, custody observation, chain of command, security buildings, disciplinary procedures, and other necessary training.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the above duties.

• High school graduation equivalent (four years of high school).
• Elementary knowledge of resident behavior problems.

• Completion of a pre‑service security training course during the trainee period.
• Successful completion of a firearms training course and proper use of firearms during the trainee period.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide.
• Eligibility to acquire and possess a firearm and possession or ability to obtain a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card.
• Use of digital technology, tools, and platforms in performing duties.
• Pass IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Pass a drug screen; use of unauthorized drugs is prohibited.
• Compliance with all vaccine and/or other medical standards set 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: Mitzi.

Minton

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” as defined in CBAs.

Illinois Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employees are treated fairly and respectfully with equal access to opportunities.

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20‑year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre‑tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays: 13–14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business days annually
• 12 paid Sick days annually (carry over year to year)
• 10–25 paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

For more information about our benefits, please follow the Benefits Information page on the department’s website.