Current openings

Washington County Sheriff’s Office job opening for a 

Corrections Officer

· Full-time position

· 8 hour shifts, with the possibility of overtime

· Starting pay $22.86

· Education incentives available for Associates and Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice

· IMRF retirement, paid holidays, vacation benefits, competitive insurance

Job Duties:

· Maintain safety and security of facilities, inmates and the public, remain on-call for emergency situations. Work as a receiving, booking, classification, and inmate transport Corrections Officer. Other related duty including document visitations, inmate movements and jail activity. Notify courts of arraignments and perform court escort. Data entry of inmate booking information, take pictures and fingerprints, complete inmate questionnaire, explain jail rules, issue bedding, clothes and hygiene kit. Other related duties including public assistance both by telephone and at county and maintain jail supplies.

Requirements:

· Be at least 21 years of age 

· Pass a background check 

· Able to possess a valid FOID card

· Have and maintain a valid driver’s license

· Must be a resident of Washington County or a neighboring county

· Be able to successfully complete Basic Correctional Officer Academy 

Job Applications available at https://bit.ly/Corrections-Application

Please send completed applications to J-Sgt@washingtonco.illinois.gov 

Washington County Sheriff’s Office job opening for a 

Deputy Sheriff

• Full-time position
• 12 hour shifts, with the      possibility of overtime
• Starting pay $24.62, with      longevity pay and annual raises 
• Education incentives available for      Associates and Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice
• SLEP retirement, paid holidays,      vacation benefits, competitive insurance
• Fraternal Order Police Union
• Take home squad cars for those who      live within the county 

Job Duties:

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent      and detect crimes, respond to emergency calls and requests for assistance,      investigate reports of crimes by interviewing victims and witnesses, and      collecting physical evidence, apprehend and arrest suspects, while      ensuring their rights are upheld, document incidents and actions taken in      detailed reports, serve legal documents, such as subpoenas, summonses, and      warrants, testify in court, providing accurate and detailed accounts of      incidents and arrests, perform traffic control duties, participate in      ongoing training to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.

Special Details:

• Two K9 Units
• Drug Interdiction Unit
• Drone Program

Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age 
• Pass a background check 
• Able to possess a valid FOID card
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s      license
• Must be a resident of Washington      County or a neighboring county
• Have completed or be able to to      successfully complete a credited Police Academy 

Job Applications available at http://bit.ly/Deputy-Application

Please send completed applications to 889@washingtonco.illinois.gov 

WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS  

Washington County Public Communication is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time 911 Telecommunicator positions.

Required skills include typing, operation of radio, telephone, computer and related communications equipment. Applicants must be able to work in a 24/7 environment – all days, all shifts and holidays as needed. Applicants must be able to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations. Strong communication skills are required. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish / English) are a plus but not required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous 911 Telecommunicator experience. Applicants must be able to pass Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS), Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) through the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatching, CPR, continuing education requirements for the 911 Telecommunicator position as well as a criminal background check.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., two year degree preferred and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License along with reliable transportation. Applicants must have no history of domestic violence or felony convictions. Those interested may pick up an application from the 911 Coordinator’s Office located inside the Washington County Courthouse at 101 E St. Louis St, Nashville, IL 62263. Applicants must include a resume with their submitted application.