Job Description
Join Illinois' premier public safety team as a Night Shift Correctional Officer! Enjoy excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off while serving your community. This critical role offers competitive pay and career advancement opportunities within state government. Work in a secure environment with 12-hour night shifts (6 PM - 6 AM), ensuring facility safety and inmate supervision. We provide paid training and uniforms – no experience necessary! Apply now to become part of Illinois' dedicated workforce.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility security protocols during night shifts
- Conduct regular perimeter checks and headcounts to maintain safety standards
- Respond to emergencies, incidents, and medical situations with trained protocols
- Document daily operations, incidents, and inmate behavior in electronic systems
- Collaborate with day shift staff for seamless transition and operational continuity
- Participate in ongoing security training and certification programs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED required)
- Valid Illinois Driver's License
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Physical fitness to meet correctional facility requirements
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours
- Basic computer literacy for documentation systems
- U.S. citizenship or legal residency status