DOC Centralia CC Correctional Officer Trainee

DOC Centralia CC Correctional Officer Trainee

Be among the first 25 applicants. Salary is $4,848 per year. This position is a union position and is subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Job

Requisition  | Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. | Agency:
Department of Corrections – Centralia Correctional Center | Class

Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE – 09676 | Salary:
Anticipated starting salary: $4,848;
Full range $4,651 – $6,217 | Job Type: Salaried | Category:
Full Time | Number of Vacancies: 100

The Correctional Officer Trainee program lasts up to three months of formalized training. Training will take place at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy and on selected facilities throughout Illinois.

• 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, including firearms qualification.
• Undergo on‑the‑job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee.
• Assist in running lines, yard, dining room, housing units, and perimeter patrol.
• Travel by state‑issued vehicle to complete assignments.
• Attend one week orientation at facility.
• Learn housing unit work, report writing, yard work, and security procedures.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the above duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of resident behavior problems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
• Eligibility to acquire and possess a firearm and possession of a valid FOID card.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and meet vaccine/medical standards.
• Proficiency with digital technology and platforms.

• Completion of pre‑service security training during the trainee period.
• Successful completion of firearms training course.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Compliance with drug screening and vaccination requirements.

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:

9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801.

Agency Contact:
Mitzi Minton – Mitzi.

Minton

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan with deferred compensation.
• Paid state holidays (13–14 days per year).
• Paid personal business days (3 per year).
• Paid sick leave (12 per year).
• Paid vacation days (10–25 per year).
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.