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Sworn Personnel:
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board
69 W. Washington Street, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-603-0170
E-mail: cookcountysheriffsmeritboard@cookcountygov.com
Starting Salary: $44,790
Sworn Officers: 3,000
Application Deadline: Until Filled
APPLICATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE AT MERIT BOARD OFFICE.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Be a United States Citizen
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Be 21 years of age or older
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Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an Accredited Institution
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Have a Valid Drivers License acceptable to the Sheriff’s Merit Board
All eligible applicants will be tested and notified of testing dates. Subsequent to the Merit Boards Certification, the Sheriff’s Department of Personnel, under a provision of a conditional offer of employment, may require further testing of certified applicants. Notice of these tests will be mailed to eligible applicants at a later date.
A $25.00 Cook County Filing Fee made PAYABLE BY MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK TO THE COOK COUNTY COLLECTOR will be required with the completed application to be processed.
Completed applications may be returned to:
Sheriff’s Merit Board Office
Suite 1100
69 W. Washington
Chicago IL 60602
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
OR
By U.S. Mail
Civilian Personnel:
For information on civilian employment opportunities within the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, please contact:
Richard J. Daley Center
Sheriff’s Office of Personnel
50 W. Washington, Room 702
Chicago, Illinois 60602
All applications must be submitted in person. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office does not accept applications or resumes via fax or email.
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