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Correctional Officer Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Location : Decatur, IL, 62523
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $4,169/month
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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DOC Decatur Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
Decatur, IL, US, 62526
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:MaconNumber 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 Number36352
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:2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526Agency 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:Decatur
Freqently Asked Questions
Given that the Illinois Department Of Human Services is recruiting for 100 vacancies statewide, competition in Decatur remains moderate. Candidates often distinguish themselves through completion of required training and passing background checks, but local demand for correctional trainees ensures steady opportunities.
While a high school diploma or equivalent is essential, having a valid driver's license is mandatory due to statewide travel requirements. Additional certifications are typically acquired through the Illinois Corrections Training Academy during pre-service training.
Starting as a trainee opens doors to roles like Correctional Program Officer or Treatment Specialist. With experience and additional qualifications, trainees can advance within the Illinois Department of Corrections, potentially moving into supervisory or specialized security positions.
Trainees focus on learning through supervised tasks such as yard patrol, housing unit monitoring, and report writing. Unlike seasoned officers, trainees undergo formal academy training and shadow experienced staff to build essential security and inmate management skills.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Illinois Department of Corrections website; paper or email submissions are not accepted. The process emphasizes passing background checks, drug screening, and compliance with vaccine and medical standards specific to the agency.
The agency provides eight weeks of formal training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy, followed by on-the-job mentorship with qualified officers. This structured approach ensures trainees gain hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge.
Starting at approximately $4,169 monthly, Correctional Officer Trainees in Decatur earn competitive wages aligned with public safety roles in Illinois. This salary falls within the collective bargaining agreement range, balancing local cost of living and sector standards.
Shifts rotate between early morning, afternoon, and overnight hours, which may affect personal routines. However, this variation provides experience across facility operations and helps trainees adapt to the demands of correctional security roles.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic understanding of resident behavior, and must pass extensive background and drug screenings. The role demands physical readiness and willingness to complete rigorous firearms and security training.
The department combines a formal eight-week academy program with a week-long orientation and practical on-site training. This blend ensures trainees develop proficiency in security procedures, report writing, and inmate supervision tailored to facility needs.
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