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MACON COUNTY SHERIFF
333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62523
(217)424-0864

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Updated: September 19, 2023

Job Classification: Deputy Sheriff

The Macon County Merit Commission will be receiving applications to establish an eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff. Applications may be picked up at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, 333 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL, Monday-Friday 0830 A.M. – 430 P.M. Applications are also available online at www.sheriff-macon-il.us
Please return your application and resume in person, or by emailing them to: mjedlicka@sheriff-macon.il.us
Emailed returns are required to have: DEPUTY APPLICATION in the subject line.

The department also requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the account through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed.

To be considered, an applicant must meet each standard below:

Be 21 years of age on or before 5/15/2023
Have vision corrected to 20/20.
Not have any physical or mental disability which would render him/her incapable of performing the duties of the position.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Have passed such examinations as the Commission may prescribe from time to time.
Be acceptable to the Commission on oral interview.
Be acceptable to the Commission on investigation as to reputation and character.
Have a valid Illinois driver's license at the time of examination not subject to suspension or revocation.
Successfully complete physical agility tests as the Commission may prescribe.
Successfully complete such medical and psychological tests as the Commission may prescribe.
Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
Be fingerprinted under supervision of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.
Pass a complete and thorough background investigation.
No applicant shall have been previously convicted of a felony offense or crime of moral turpitude under the laws of Illinois or any other state.
Reside within a 40 miles radius of the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, within one (1) year after appointment as a certified employee.

Lateral transfers must:

Have had service with another police agency for no less than two years under the Police and Fire Board Act, Sheriff’s Merit System, Civil Service Commission or like organization.
Have successfully completed the State of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement, Full Time Academy in police training at a state -approved academy.
Successfully complete a background investigation, including current/former employer.
Must not be under supervision, discipline or discharge proceedings by another agency.
Be acceptable to the Commission on oral interview.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Year 1, 12/2022: $54,691, Year 2: $64,884.51, Scale Ends at Year 28: $88,887.16

Benefits include:

$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for Lateral Applicants.

$2,500.00 will be given at the completion of the Field Training Period. The remaining $2,500.00 will be given at the completion of the probation period.

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance

SLEP Retirement
457 Deferred Compensation Supplemental Retirement
Voluntary Additional Contribution Plan

Paid training opportunities
Take-home squad car after successful completion of a probationary period
Employee-provided fitness center
Generous vacation allowance
Four days on, three days off, four days on, two days off work (9-hour 15-minute shift)

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