What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Sangamon County Sheriff's Office?
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Sangamon County Deputy Sheriff positions for immediate openings and future vacancies. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for day to day operations of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, including enforcement of laws, community caretaking, process service, traffice enforcement, responding to emergency situations, writing accurate and detailed reports, and other duties as needed.
Interested candidates can receive an application in the following ways;
- PREFERRED: Apply directly online: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/s-z/sheriff/apply-for-employment
- Download the application directly from www.sangamoncounty-sheriff.com/forms
- Pick up an application between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, #1 Sheriff’s Plaza in Springfield
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants meeting the requirements will be notified of written and physical agility testing requirements.
Sangamon County Corrections Officer Requirements
- Have acquired a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
- No younger than 21 years of age at the time of appointment. (under 21 may still apply)
- Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must possess a valid FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification) card.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must pass a written examination as prescribed by the Merit Commission.
- Must pass a physical standards test.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation including drug testing.
- Must reside within Sangamon County within 6 months of employment.
- Completion of a state mandated 16 week training academy and successfully pass state testing (or have previous certification)
Sangamon County Corrections Officer Pay and Benefit Information
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance starting on day 1 of employment
- Fully paid training
- Vacation: 10-25 days annually based on years of service
- Holidays: 14-15 holidays (alternates every other year for Election Day)
- Personal days
- 12 paid sick days annually
- IMRF Pension, plus supplemental retirement savings programs
- Overtime opportunities
- 5 day workweek with 3 days off each week
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants meeting the requirements will be notified of written and physical agility testing requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,715.00 - $89,716.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,715 - $89,716
