Job Description

Job Opportunity

County Of Rock Island is offering a full-time position with a salary of $26.62 hourly in Rock Island, IL, within the Sheriff's Office department.

The position closes on 6/21/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs routine work in dealing with persons under confinement and includes the control, care, feeding, and general welfare of inmates detained at the County corrections facility. Incumbent processes incoming and outgoing inmates, monitors and assists in daily inmate activities, and maintains related records and reports. The employee receives continuing or individual assignments from the supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitation, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments.

Examples of essential functions:

• Admits and releases persons committed to the County correctional facility. Places inmates under confinement in cells or other areas as directed.
• Maintains good order and conduct and is responsible for the care, general welfare, and feeding of inmates as assigned. Ensures the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility. Transports inmates to various sites as required.
• Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual inmates.
• Performs routine checks of inmates and cell areas for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, or other items.
• Searches and removes all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from all prisoners.
• Accepts, records, and stores personal possessions of inmates. Takes bond monies. Maintains accurate records.
• Performs various clerical duties as required. Distributes and opens mail. Files records. Provides information to attorneys, courts, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and experience: High school diploma, GED, or other certificate of competency supplemented by completion of an approved basic correctional officer training course, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations as applied to correctional work, and of the requirements of the consent decree.
• Knowledge of the procedures, practices, and methods of maintaining order and of supervising persons placed under restraint, and of their habits, attitudes, and behavior.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and practices.
• Ability and willingness to learn the principles of criminology and penology.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral written instructions.
• Ability to express self orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to inmates and the public courteously, with tact, patience, and impartiality.
• Ability to observe and respond to situations promptly and objectively.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment.

Benefits

This position is in the Union with set step increases. Hourly rate is $26.62 upon hire. On 12/1/2026, the hourly rate increases to $27.48. On your first anniversary, the hourly rate will increase to $28.54.

RETIREMENT - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

HEALTH INSURANCE - Employee will be eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Plan includes $10,000.00 in life insurance for employees with health insurance.

VACATION - Vacation is earned each pay period, totaling 2 weeks per year through the fourth anniversary.

SICK TIME - Accumulate eight (8) hours per month available for use after a 90-day probation period.

HOLIDAYS - 15 paid holidays.

PERSONAL TIME - Two (2) days of paid leave after completion of each year of service.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

OPTIONAL BENEFITS - Deferred income (VOYA), Accident, Illness, and Life Insurance.

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