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Court Security Officer
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Full-time
Decatur, IL, USA
USD 46,117.94-46,117.94 / year
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
***JOB POSTING***
Date Posted: 06/04/2026
We seek qualified individuals to join the Macon County Sheriff's Office Court Security Division. The details of the position are as follows:
Position: Court Security Officer
Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday- Friday
Wages: The starting salary is $46,117.94, with structured salary step increases covered under the CBA.
Applicant Requirements:
• 21 years of age
• Not have any physical or mental disability which would render them incapable of performing duties required of the position
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Be a citizen or legal resident
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be fingerprinted and pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Pass an oral interview
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug test
• Live within 40 miles of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office
• Accepted into and complete Basic Correctional Officer Academy Training or equivalent training sufficient to obtain a waiver from ILETSB
Applications can be located on our website Employment (sheriff-macon-il.us) or picked up in person at 333 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523 (Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm).
If you have any specific questions, please write to mjedlicka@sheriff-macon-il.us. Please submit applications and resumes to mjedlicka@sheriff-macon-il.us or in person to the attention of Chief Deputy Jedlicka. Please mark emails and dropped envelopes with “Court Security.” The selected applicant will undergo a probationary period under the Fraternal Order of Police Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Applications will be accepted through 06/18/2026 at 4:30 pm.
Macon County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer.