COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICER APPLICATION
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
A) be a United States Citizen.
B) be 21 years of age or Older.
C) have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.
D) have a Valid drivers license acceptable to the Sheriff’s Merit Board.
E) must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Illinois F.O.I.D. Card
Please be advised applicants will be disqualified from consideration for employment as Cook County Correctional Officer if it is determined that the applicant has:
- Committed the deliberate omission, concealment or falsification of relevant facts from any personnel security questionnaire, personal history statement, or similar form used to conduct investigations, determine employment qualifications, etc.
- Been charged with and/or committed a felony
- Committed employment-related crimes
- Purchased or sold illegal drugs
- Used illegal drugs within a specific period of time
- Acquired extensive debt or evidence of extreme financial negligence
1. If you meet these qualifications fill out the application completely and:
- return with the Cook County Filing Fee of $25.00 payable by money order or certified check to the Cook County Collector.
Applications should be returned at:
Sheriff's Merit Board
69 W. Washington, Chicago,
Illinois 60602 - Suite 1100
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
or by the U.S. Mail. -
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2. Only one application will be accepted per applicant.3. Applicants will be notified of the written examination date by mail.
All qualifying applicants will be tested.
4. Applicants who pass the written examination will be notified by mail of the date that they will be scheduled for a Physical Ability Test. Applicants should begin training immediately for an intense workout. Information concerning the exact requirements of the Physical Ability Test will be mailed to you at a later date.
5. All applicants that are certified by the Merit Board will be subject to additional testing by the Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Personnel.
6. The Merit Board Office must be notified immediately of any change of applicant’s:Name, Address or Telephone Number.
Sheriff's Merit Board
TELEPHONE: (312) 603-0170
FAX: (312) 603-9865
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