The Sheriff is pleased to announce an ongoing open application period for all Full and Part-time positions.
Positions Included: Custodian, Dispatcher, Correctional Officer, and Deputy Sheriff.
We encourage any interested parties to apply for any position of interest.
Positions will be filled as needs arise.
Applications will be held and retained for one year from date of submission.
The Washington County Jail is accepting applications for part-time correctional officers.
The application period will remain open until positions have been filled to meet the operational needs of the facility.
Applications can be found on this site or picked up in person at the Sheriff's Office.
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Qualifications listed below.
Full-time Correctional Officer
Washington County Illinois
The Washington County Sheriff is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Full-Time Correctional Officer.
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
US citizenship
Between 21 and 35 years of age without prior Law Enforcement experience. A Law Enforcement veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active duty (maximum 10 years)
High school diploma or equivalent with additional hours college credit
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of the Correctional Academy after hire
No felony convictions or other criminal convictions preventing ILPTB
certification
Successful completion of Psychological, Polygraph, Physical and Drug Screen
Applicants with Accredited Law Enforcement Academy training, State
Certification, and degrees of higher education will be given preference
Within the 12 month probationary period prospective applicants must successfully
complete in-house field training.
The position will require officers to work primarily night and/or evening shifts,
consisting of weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required on occasion. Work schedule will be subject to change and modification frequently per the needs of the office.
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
* US citizenship
* High school diploma or equivalent with additional hours college credit
* Valid driver’s license
* Be at least 18 years of age, 21 years and above prefered
* Expected to work shift work - nights, weekends and holidays,
Work schedule will be subject to change and modification frequently per the needs of the office.
* No felony convictions or other criminal convictions preventing ILETSB
certification or training
Full-time Deputy Sheriff – Washington County Illinois
The Washington County Sheriff is seeking dedicated individuals to
fill the positions of Full-Time Deputy Sheriff.
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
* US citizenship
* Between 21 and 35 years of age without prior Law Enforcement experience. A
Law Enforcement veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision
by the number of years served on active duty (maximum 10 years)
* High school diploma or equivalent with additional hours college credit
* Valid driver’s license
* Successful completion of the 80 hour transition course with
in subsequent 12 month probationary period
* No felony convictions or other criminal convictions preventing ILPTB
certification
* Successful completion of Psychological, Polygraph, Physical and Drug Screen
* Applicants with Accredited Law Enforcement Academy training, State Certification, and degrees of higher education will be given preference
* Within the 12 month probationary period prospective applicants must successfully
complete in-house field training and meet the requirements of residency.
* The position will require deputies to work primarily night and/or evening shifts,
consisting of weekends and holidays. Work schedule will be subject to change and
modification frequently per the needs of the office.