Correctional Officer

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Corrections Officer. 

• Starting pay is $27.25* an hour, $59,514 annually (*effective 1/1/2026)
• Shift schedules are 12 hour days, in a rotating 2 week schedule. Officers work 15 days a month with this cycle.
• Probationary officers will be assigned to a day shift (6am-6pm) or night shift (6pm-6am) based on operational needs. After probation, officers can bid on shifts based on seniority.  
• The Winnebago County Jail is the 2nd largest county jail in the state, with a bed size of 1,313 and an average daily population of 750 inmates.
• Specialized opportunities and positions include K9, Field Training Officer, CERT, Gang Unit, Court Officer, Firearms Instructor, and more.
• Fully paid state academy training
• Annual uniform allowance of $800

Contact our recruiting officer, Senior Officer Jared Smith, at smithj@sheriff.wincoil.gov with any questions.

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license upon which the applicant may legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony nor any other crime which would prevent the applicant from attending a certified academy for basic police training under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILSC 705/1 et seq.) or which would prevent the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.

• Background Investigation
• Psychological Assessment
• Medical Examination

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.