The Henry County Sheriff's Office offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome those with an interest in the field of Public Safety to contact us at any time for current job openings.  Due to the nature of some job classifications, certain additional requirements must be met that are beyond submitting an application.  Below are the job descriptions and requirements for each position.

Correctional Officer: Appications are now CLOSED for the position of Correctional Officer at the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Testing for Correctional Officer consists of both a Physical and a Written test. For a guide to the Physical Test in PDF format, CLICK HERE.  The Written test is given to those who pass the Physical test, with interviews and background checks conducted after that. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST INFORMATION DATE: Saturday June 7, 2008, at 9:00 AM at the Cambridge High School, 300 S. West St., Cambridge IL.   Weight room and atheletic field are in the back of the school. The physical test for all Applicants is given prior to the written test. Successful completion of the physical test is required to proceed to the written exam. Requirements for the physical test are as follows: You must test on the announced day - NO EXCEPTIONS Testing begins at 9:00 AM SHARP Wear appropriate clothing for a physical test The date for the written test will be announced at a later time.

For an application in PDF format, CLICK HERE.  Applications are also available at the Sheriff's Office at 311 W. Center St., Cambridge IL. - Must have a valid Drivers License - Must sign a three year employment contract - Must complete and pass the following:  agility test, written test, oral interview, psychological test, medical exam/physical, and a background investigation - Starting salary is $29,798.76 - Uniforms are furnished - Must be available to attend training provided by Henry County - Life and Health insurance (individual health insurance at minimal cost, family health insurance available at additional cost) - Transport/Supervise jail inmates - Assist the Public, both in person and by phone - Report Writing - Required to do other department tasks as necessary - Be either 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with two years of full time law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university - Be able to present a positive and professional image on and off the job

Telecommunicator:  The appication period has closed for Telecommunicator at the Henry County Sheriff's Office. For an application in PDF format, CLICK HERE.  Applications are also available at the Sheriff's Office at 311 W. Center St., Cambridge IL. Testing for Telecommunicator consists of a Written test with interviews and background checks conducted after that.

Telecommunicator duties include handling 9-1-1 and other radio and telephone communications, data entry in local, state, and nationwide computer systems, and insuring public safety by providing rapid and accurate responses to emergencies.  The Henry County Sheriff's Office is also one of three 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) and handles emergency 9-1-1 calls for all of Henry County except for within the city limits of Geneseo and Kewanee, which have their own PSAP's. Henry County Telecommunicators are responsible for receiving and dispatching calls to over 40 police, fire, and emergency medical services in the county. Henry County Telecommunicators are also called upon to dispatch and coordinate support services such as helicopter ambulances, utility companies, towing companies, and local, county and state highway departments. The Enhanced 9-1-1 system is capable of handling multiple calls for service and can continue to function even in the event of a failure of the primary 9-1-1 equipment. Excellent benefits including health, dental, and life insurance (family insurance available at additional cost), paid holidays, paid vacation, competitive starting salary with anniversary and contractual raises, uniforms, and I.M.R.F. pension. Applications and additional information may be obtained from the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, at 311 W. Center St., Cambridge, IL, phone 309-937-3970, or Click Here for an Adobe PDF application. Applicants must be either 21 years of age by hiring date or 20 years of age with two years of full-time law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university, possess a valid Driver's License, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.