CORRECTIONAL OFFICER EMPLOYMENT
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Correctional Officer applications are now being accepted
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
FEBRUARY 8, 2020 - WRITTEN TEST
FEBRUARY 15, 2020 - PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM
The written exam will take place
on February 8, 2020 and the physical agility test will take place
on February 15, 2020 at Woodstock North High School located at 3000
Raffel Road in Woodstock. Doors will open at 8:00 A.M.
You are expected to be there and signed in by 8:10 A.M. You
will be required to show a State issued photo ID to check
in.
If you are planning on testing
with us, you must submit your application and ALL required
paperwork and return it to the address stated by 4:00 p.m., January
31, 2020. DOCUMENTS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE EXAM. When your
application materials are received, you will receive a confirmation
email with additional details.
If you have any questions on the Correctional Employee
Testing process, please feel free to contact us at
CorrectionsEmployeeTesting@mchenrycountyil.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:
- Applicant must be 21 years of age at hiring.
- Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen.
- Applicant must possess a valid driver's license.
- Applicant must possess a valid FOID - Firearm Owner's
Identification Card. (Can be applied for online at: www.ispfsb.com) (*After receiving
an offer of employment)
- Applicant must live in McHenry County or any bordering Illinois
counties, or Kenosha/Walworth counties in Wisconsin,
within one year of hiring.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EMPLOYMENT:
- Completed Sheriff's Department Application
- Copy of Valid Driver's License
- Copy of Valid FOID - Firearm Owner's Identification Card
- Copy of Birth Certificate / US Citizenship Paperwork
- Copy of High School Diploma/GED
- Copy of High School Transcripts
- Copy of College Diploma (If applicable)
- Copy of College Transcripts (If applicable)
- Copy of Military Discharge DD214 papers (if applicable)
In order to be placed on the Corrections Hiring
Eligibility List, an applicant must turn in the above required
paperwork and complete each of the following:
STEP #1 - PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (POWER
TEST):
-Based upon the state mandated POWER test standards. Applicants must be
dressed appropriately and wear gym shoes for participating in the
Physical Ability Test.
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MEN
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WOMEN
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Age
Group
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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Sit &
Reach
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16
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15
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13.8
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12.8
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18.8
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17.8
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16.8
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16.3
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1 Minute
Sit-Up
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37
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34
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28
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23
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31
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24
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19
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13
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Max Bench
Press %
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0.98
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0.87
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0.79
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0.70
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0.58
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0.52
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0.49
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0.43
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1.5 Mile
Run
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13.46
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14.31
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15.24
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16.21
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16.21
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16.52
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17.53
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18.44
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STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Three-part test based upon general knowledge. Candidates
must receive a minimum passing score of 70% in each part:
reading comprehension, basic math skills, writing skills, grammar,
spelling, and interpretation. You do not need prior law enforcement
knowledge to pass.
STEP #3 - ORAL INTERVIEW:
Interviews are conducted by the Corrections Administration.
After placement on the Corrections Hiring Eligibility List, an
applicant must successfully complete any additional procedures as
may be required by the Sheriff of McHenry County at his/her sole
discretion (including, but not limited to, background
investigation, physical examination, drug screening examination,
and criminal history check). The applicants on the Eligibility List
are not ranked but are listed in alphabetical order. The Sheriff
may hire any person on the Eligibility List as he/she deems
appropriate. The Eligibility List is valid for one year.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FORM