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Correctional Officer Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Location : Kewanee, IL, 61443
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $4,169month
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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DOC Kewanee Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
Kewanee, IL, US, 61443
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:HenryNumber 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 Number36456
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:2021 Kentville Rd, Kewanee, Illinois, 61443Agency 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:DavenportNearest Secondary Market:Moline
Freqently Asked Questions
Mastering effective communication, conflict resolution, and situational awareness is crucial for Correctional Officer Trainees. Familiarity with resident behavior and adherence to safety protocols shapes your ability to maintain order within correctional facilities in Kewanee, Illinois.
Unlike typical security jobs, this trainee position involves intensive eight-week training at the Illinois Corrections Training Academy, including firearms qualification, followed by hands-on supervised experience, preparing candidates for the complex demands of correctional environments.
Upon successful training completion, Correctional Officer Trainees can progress to full Correctional Officer status with possibilities of specialization or supervisory roles, supported by ongoing training and union-backed career development within Illinois Department Of Human Services.
Trainees must adapt to variable shift schedules and manage diverse inmate behaviors while maintaining strict security protocols. Working in a unionized environment also requires understanding collective bargaining agreements influencing workplace rights and responsibilities.
With 100 vacancies statewide, Henry County's demand is steady but competitive. Applicants should anticipate a rigorous screening process, reflecting the high standards and safety requirements typical for public safety roles in the region.
Starting salaries are anticipated at $4,169 per month, with a full range up to $5,751. This compensation aligns with public safety roles in Kewanee, offering competitive wages relative to other entry-level government positions in Henry County.
The agency provides structured pre-service and on-the-job training, including firearms and security procedures, complemented by mentorship from experienced correctional officers. This guarantees comprehensive preparation tailored to Illinois’ correctional system standards.
Trainees will join a disciplined, team-oriented setting emphasizing safety and respect. The unionized workforce fosters a collaborative culture, where adherence to collective agreements and continuous learning is valued alongside community-focused public safety.
Candidates must complete a high school education equivalent, pass thorough state background and drug screenings, and hold a valid driver’s license. Compliance with employer medical standards, including vaccinations, is also required prior to training commencement.
Given varied shifts, trainees should plan for early mornings or late nights with limited public transit in Kewanee. Reliable personal transportation is advisable to meet punctuality demands and navigate the rural and suburban areas surrounding the facility.
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