Testing for Correctional Officers
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications until February 28, 2020 @ 4:00PM. Excellent benefits include health, dental, & life insurance for employee, paid vacation, furnished uniforms. Starting salary $41,683.20 with anniversary and contractual raises, and IMRF pension. Applications and additional information may be obtained from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Monday-Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM or by calling 309-937-3940, or download an application from: henrycty.com (Sheriff’s Office, then to Employment). Applicants must be 21 y.o.a. or 20 y.o.a. and have 2 years of fulltime law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university, and possess a valid Driver’s License and a high school diploma or equivalent. Henry County is an E.O.E.
Applications Due: Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 4:00pm
Testing Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 @ 6:00pm
Location: @ Henry County Courthouse
307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238
upon arrival-will be told the test location
JOB DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Correction Officer
-Must have a Valid Drivers License
-Must sign three year employment contract
-Complete & pass written test, oral interview, psychological, medical, physical tests &
background investigation
-Starting Salary $41,683.20
-Uniforms furnished
-Must be available to go to schooling which is provided by Henry County
- Life & Health insurance provided for employee (family insurance available @ cost to employee)
-Assist the public (in person & over the phone)
-Report writing
-Transport / Supervise inmates
-Required to do other necessary departmental tasks
-Be either 21 y.o.a. or 20 y.o.a. and have 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
-Agility test may be given at a later date