Correctional Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL (2,370)
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Quality Manager/Lead Auditor (Metal Plating Company)
Coordinator Human Resources
Senior Quality Engineer - Diagnostics
Sr. Quality Engineer- Surgical Instruments
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
JTDC - Rapid Response Team Specialist
Case Manager
Reentry Case Manager
Case Manager Immigration Bilingual Spanish
Recovery Counselor (ACT Willow)
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JTDC - Security Specialist II
Unarmed Bank Security Special Resource Officer (73837)
LPN Corrections
Partnership Development Manager - Corrections
Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist) - Direct Hire
Public Safety Officer II - Armed (Full Time, 2nd Shift)
Juvenile Corrections/Transportation Officer
Officer, Police
Entry Level Police Officer
Unarmed Security Officer
Bank Officer - Chicago (53386)
Detention and Deportation Officer (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)
Detention and Deportation Officer (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)
Juvenile Corrections Officer
JTDC - Rapid Response Team Specialist
Public Safety Officer I - Armed (AMG - S. Western Ave.)
Security Guard (84311)
Remote Data Entry Specialist - Accurate & Detail-Oriented
JTDC - Administrative Analyst II - Advocate and Compliance Analyst
Correctional Officer Salary in Chicago
Correctional Officers working in Chicago, IL make an average annual salary of $34K and a maximum annual salary of around $55K.
Job Description
Working as a Correctional Officer in Chicago, IL
There are 2,370 Correctional Officer opportunities available in Chicago, IL all with unique requirements.
The primary mission of this position is the protection and safety of inmates and staff. The correctional officer is responsible for maintaining the security of the institution through prevention, intervention, surveillance, observation, detection, and correction of unlawful activities within the institution. COs are responsible for searching inmates and their living quarters for illegal contraband (such as drugs or weapons) to ensure a safe working environment. Knowledge of operating procedures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) functions required for deployment in an emergency situation. This position is also responsible for providing rehabilitation programming support for incarcerated offenders whose health services are provided by contract vendors.
Correctional Officer jobs near Chicago, IL
Correctional Officers in Chicago, IL Resume Data
Average Experience for Correctional Officers in Chicago, IL
- More than 10 years: 60%
- 6-10 years: 29%
- 3-5 years: 10%
- 1-2 years: 1%
- Less than 1 year: 1%
Educational Background for Correctional Officers in Chicago, IL
- Diploma: 40%
- Bachelors: 30%
- Associates: 16%
- Masters: 13%
- Doctorate: 2%
Top Skill for Correctional Officers in Chicago, IL
- Work style: Reliability: 23%
- Security guard skills: 16%
- Customer focus & orientation: 13%
- Attention to detail: 9%
- Verbal communication: 9%
- Customer service: 7%
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees: 7%
- Delivery driver: 7%
- Call center customer service: 4%
- Work style: Conscientiousness: 4%
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