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Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
Rockford, IL 61102 • (43.1 miles) • Full Time • 9/15/2026
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer. The successful applicant will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Corrections Officer.Starting pay is $27.25* anhour, $59,514 annually(*effective1/1/2026)Shift schedules are 12 hour days, in a rotating 2 week schedule. Officers work 15 days a month with this cycle.Probationary officers will be assignedto a day shift (6am-6pm) or night shift (6pm-6am) based on operational needs. After probation, officers can bid on shifts based on seniority.The Winnebago County Jail is the 2nd largest county jail in the state, with a bed size of 1,313 and an average daily population of 750 inmates.Specialized opportunities and positions include K9, Field Training Officer, CERT, Gang UnWinnebago County Sheriff's Department
Rockford, IL 61102 • (43.1 miles) • Full Time • 9/29/2026
We are looking for experienced individuals with either a Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) or Basic Correction Officer (BCO) certification to work as a courthouse security officer. A current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certification (or the qualifications to become certified) is required for this position.Duties:Maintain security of county buildings.Responsible for the monitoring and scanning of guests at each building entrance.Respond to emergency alarms in the courtrooms for security assistance.Provide assistance to Bailiffs.Inspect and operate all scanning equipment not limited to an X-Ray device, metal detector and hand-held wand.Assist in restraining, transporting and/or detaining of disruptive persons.Confiscate any weapons, potential weapons, and contrab