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Correctional Officer Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
Location : Crest Hill, IL, 60403
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $4,169month
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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DOC Stateville Security - Correctional Officer Trainee
Crest Hill, IL, US, 60403
Agency: Department of CorrectionsClosing Date/Time:12/31/2025Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,169month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,169 - $5,853/month.Job Type:SalariedCounty:WillNumber 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 Number36414
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:16830 S. Broadway Crest Hill, IL 60403Agency 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).
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Nearest Major Market:Chicago
Freqently Asked Questions
Given the Illinois Department Of Human Services is filling 100 vacancies statewide, Crest Hill offers a strong opportunity. However, competition can be significant due to the unionized nature and stable pay scales, so preparing thoroughly for the background and firearms training stages is essential to stand out.
While a valid driver's license and passing state background checks are mandatory, local certifications beyond pre-service security training are typically not required. However, familiarity with Illinois corrections protocols and completion of the state-mandated firearms qualification greatly improve your candidacy.
Developing strong observation skills, understanding resident behavior, and mastering report writing are crucial. Trainees benefit from excelling in security procedures and firearms training, which are key to advancing toward full correctional officer responsibilities within the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Yes, starting as a Correctional Officer Trainee opens doors to various advancement paths, including supervisory positions or specialized roles like correctional treatment specialist. Gaining experience, completing training, and demonstrating leadership can accelerate growth in this correctional career track.
Trainees navigate a rigorous training schedule while adapting to security duties such as supervising housing units, conducting shakedowns, and managing inmate movement. Balancing these responsibilities with strict compliance to protocols and continuous learning defines the daily experience.
The department offers eight weeks of formalized academy training combined with on-the-job mentoring by seasoned correctional employees. This blend ensures trainees gain practical skills, firearms proficiency, and a deep understanding of institutional operations before full deployment.
This position’s union affiliation guarantees contract protections and benefits, alongside a structured training academy experience statewide. The department’s reach across 26 facilities offers diverse assignments, fostering broad skill development uncommon in many correctional officer entry roles.
Starting salaries generally follow the collective bargaining agreement, with an anticipated base of $4,169 per month statewide. While the union contract standardizes pay, slight variations in total compensation can occur depending on facility assignments and shift differentials.
Candidates must apply exclusively online via the Illinois Department of Corrections website, as paper or email submissions are not accepted. The process includes submitting detailed information, passing background checks, and completing required pre-service and firearms training courses.
Working under this agency means engaging with a unionized environment that emphasizes structured training and employee welfare. Trainees benefit from clear protocols, shift flexibility, and support from a large agency dedicated to public safety and rehabilitation within Illinois.
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