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Correctional Officer Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Location : Centralia, IL, 62801
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $4,169month
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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DOC Centralia Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
Centralia, IL, US, 62801
Agency: Department of CorrectionsClosing Date/Time:12/31/2025Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month.Job Type:SalariedCounty:ClintonNumber of Vacancies:100Plan/BU:RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:Become a Correctional Officer
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery)will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number36449
Mission Statement:
DOC employs Correctional Officer Trainees at each of its 26 Correctional Centers across the state. Positions will be filled at different times for each of the following facilities:
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
For more information about the training process to become a correctional officer, visit Training Academy - About (illinois.gov) on the Department’s website.
Job Responsibilities
- Receives eight weeks of formalized pre-service security training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy including firearms training due to requirements mandating qualification.
- Receives on-the-job training under immediate supervision of a qualified correctional employee.
- Assigned each work week to another correctional employee to assist in running lines, yard, dining room, housing units, facility buildings, writs, observing individuals in custody, perimeter patrol, armory, counting, shakedowns, movement, etc.
- Travels by using a state issued vehicle to complete assignments.
- Receives one week orientation at facility.
- Given formal training in housing unit work, report writing, out-count work, yard work, running lines, individuals in custody at this institution and their assignments, chain-of-command, security buildings, disciplinary procedures, and any other training deemed necessary.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Requires elementary knowledge of resident behavior problems.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a pre-service security training course during trainee period.
- Requires successful completion of a firearms training course and learn the proper use of firearms during trainee period.
- Requires a valid appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
About the Agency:
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 varyWork Location:9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801Agency Contact:
Mitzi Minton - Central Screening
Mitzi.Minton@illinois.gov
Posting Group:Public Safety
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market:Mount Vernon
Freqently Asked Questions
Yes, correctional officer trainee roles with the Illinois Department Of Human Services are unionized under AFSCME, meaning collective bargaining agreements impact job conditions, wages, and benefits, offering structured workplace protections within Centralia’s correctional facilities.
Given the availability of 100 vacancies statewide, competition in Clinton County's Centralia facility is moderate. Local candidates benefit from understanding specific county demands and preparing thoroughly for the Illinois Department of Corrections’ screening and training processes.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic insight into resident behavioral issues, a valid driver’s license, and must pass background and drug screenings. These prerequisites ensure readiness for the rigorous training and responsibilities in a correctional environment.
Starting as a trainee opens doors to becoming a fully certified correctional officer and potentially advancing into specialized roles like correctional treatment specialist or supervisory positions, especially within Illinois’ extensive correctional system.
Trainees undergo an eight-week intensive security academy including firearms proficiency, followed by hands-on learning throughout the facility. This blend of formal instruction and practical experience equips individuals for the safety and operational demands of correctional work.
The department pairs trainees with seasoned correctional employees for mentorship during on-the-job training, ensuring gradual exposure to duties like yard supervision, perimeter patrol, and report writing, fostering skill development within a supportive framework.
Starting salaries are anticipated at $4,169 per month, with potential increases up to $5,751 monthly, aligning with union agreements and reflecting the responsibilities and training required for correctional officer trainees in Centralia.
Compliance with employer-set vaccine and medical standards is mandatory, reflecting the department’s commitment to workplace health and safety, particularly important in correctional settings to protect staff and residents alike.
This role provides a structured union environment, comprehensive academy training, and statewide travel opportunities, distinguishing it from other entry-level correctional jobs by emphasizing both professional development and job security within Illinois.
Unlike typical police trainee jobs, this position focuses heavily on correctional facility operations, resident behavior management, and facility security, with specialized training tailored for incarceration environments rather than general law enforcement duties.
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