****The open enrollment period to be a part of our yearly 2010 Correctional Officer Testing has expired. **** 

If you would like to be notified of our June 2011 testing, please submit your application along with required paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:  

• Applicant must be 21 at the time of hire.
• Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Applicant must be a United States Citizen or have a Permanent Resident Card (Greencard)
• Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applicant must live in McHenry County or any bordering county (except Wisconsin) within one year of hiring.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Completed Sheriff's Department Application
• Copy of Valid Driver's License
• Copy of Birth Certificate / US Citizenship Paperwork / Permanent Resident Card (Greencard)
• 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 - 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 #2 - 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.  

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.

McHenry County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer