2009 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TESTING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Click here for the 2009 Corrections Officer Hiring Eligibilty List 

**WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE JUNE 2010 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TESTING AT THIS TIME**

New applications received will be held on-file until next year's test. You will be notified by mail of the 2010 testing dates once they are announced.

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 Ttranscripts (If applicable)
• Copy of Military Discharge DD214 papers (if applicable)

In order to be placed on the 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.  

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 an interpretation. You do not need prior law enforcement knowledge to pass.

STEP #3 - ORAL INTERVIEW:                                     

Interviews are offered only to candidates who sucessfully pass the physical and written portions of the test. Interviews are conducted by the Corrections Administration.

After placement on the 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.

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