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Correctional Officer Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Location : East Moline, IL, 61244
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $4,169/month
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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DOC East Moline Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
East Moline, IL, US, 61244
Agency: Department of CorrectionsClosing Date/Time:12/31/2025Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,751/month.Job Type:SalariedCounty:Rock IslandNumber 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 Number36349
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:100 Hillcrest Rd, East Moline, Illinois, 61244Agency 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).
Nearest Major Market:DavenportNearest Secondary Market:Moline
Freqently Asked Questions
Physical training for correctional officer trainees in East Moline includes rigorous exercises focusing on endurance, strength, and firearms proficiency. Candidates should prepare for intense eight-week academy training designed to simulate real security scenarios in Illinois correctional facilities.
Starting as a Correctional Officer Trainee opens pathways toward becoming a full Correctional Officer with additional specialized roles such as Correctional Treatment Specialist or Program Officer. Career growth depends on completing training successfully and gaining experience at Illinois Department Of Human Services facilities.
Trainees assist seasoned officers with tasks like supervising housing units, conducting security checks, managing inmate movement, and perimeter patrols. This hands-on experience develops skills crucial for maintaining safety within Illinois Department of Corrections' facilities.
Given the high demand across 26 state correctional centers and 100 vacancies, competition is moderate but depends on meeting background checks, drug screening, and completing required training. Applicants benefit from early electronic application submissions through the official Illinois Department of Corrections portal.
Trainees must adapt to a unionized environment requiring adherence to collective bargaining agreements, manage diverse inmate behaviors, and uphold strict security protocols. The role demands resilience and strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex correctional settings.
Yes, trainees receive eight weeks of formal security and firearms training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy plus orientation at the East Moline facility. This prepares them for the unique operational standards and safety expectations of the agency.
The starting salary for Correctional Officer Trainees in East Moline is approximately $4,169 per month, with a full salary range up to about $5,751 monthly, reflecting union-negotiated pay scales under the collective bargaining agreement.
Applicants must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent and have basic knowledge of resident behavior. They must also pass background checks, a drug screen, and hold a valid driver's license for statewide travel within Illinois.
Illinois Department Of Human Services provides structured union-backed employment with comprehensive academy training and statewide facility assignments. Compared to some other agencies, it emphasizes formal training duration and offers a broad network of correctional centers for placement.
Local applicants benefit from proximity to the training academy and facility, which eases commuting challenges. However, they should be prepared for rotating shifts and variable days off, reflecting the 24/7 nature of correctional security work in Rock Island County.
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