Court Security (Full-Time, Non-exempt)

JobID: 3651

Position Type:
Champaign County/Court Security Officer (Sheriff)

Date Posted:
5/21/2026

Location:
101 E. Main Street (Courthouse)

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
06/05/2026

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Court Security Officer (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Location: Champaign County Courthouse
101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL
Department: Champaign County Sheriff's Office



Summary
Ensure order and security within the Courtroom to provide for the efficient and secure operation of a high-volume courtroom.



Qualifications

• Proficiency in the use of firearms, physical control tactics, and de-escalation techniques.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Pass both a medical physical and psychological exam as a condition of employment.
• Attend a residential training program of 5-14 weeks (possibly not local). Depending on the school a successful candidate may need to pass the Illinois P.O.W.E.R. test.

Schedule
Monday – Friday
Day Shift with some overtime



Compensation
$26.30 per hour
The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan



How to Apply
Applicants may apply at
Questions should be directed to Teresa Schleinz at [email protected] or 217-384-1205.

Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the Illinois FOP Labor Council and the Champaign County Board/the Sheriff of Champaign County and Court Security Officers Contract.

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in admission to or treatment or employment in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U. S. Constitution.