Correctional Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL (2,912)
Compliance Officer- Fintech Services
Quality Manager/Lead Auditor (Metal Plating Company)
JTDC - Rapid Response Team Specialist
Explosive Detection Canine (K9) Handler
Case Manager
State Partnerships Manager (Harrisburg, PA)
JTDC - Security Specialist II
JTDC - Security Specialist II
Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Full Time, 1st Shift)
JTDC - Professional Development Specialist
JTDC - Administrative Analyst II - Advocate and Compliance Analyst
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Juvenile Corrections/Transportation Officer
JTDC - Professional Development Specialist
JTDC - Food Service Worker
JTDC - Food Service Worker
JTDC - Food Service Worker
Anticipated SY26-27 Restorative Justice Coordinator
Supervisor
Justice Architectural Group Leader
Unarmed Bank Security Special Resource Officer (73837)
SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3
SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3
Juvenile Corrections/Transportation Officer
JTDC - Caseworker II
Public Safety Officer I - Armed (On-Call, Ravenswood)
Officer, Police
Entry Level Police Officer
Unarmed Security Officer
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Security Guard (84311)
JTDC - Registered Dietitian
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 2,912 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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