Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee

About the role

The Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee position provides classroom and on‑the‑job training to support individuals in custody at the DOC Joliet Treatment Center. Trainees learn to model appropriate behavior, communicate effectively, and assist in treatment and habilitation programs.

Key responsibilities

• Receive training on role‑modeling, communication, problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution techniques for assigned individuals.
• Assist in motivating and encouraging individuals to participate in treatment and habilitation programs.
• Stand guard in a tower, patrol yards, corridors, dormitories and work areas, and support searches for fugitives.
• Work with counselors and support staff to provide additional assistance through individualized interaction and group facilitation.
• Escort individuals or groups to and from destinations inside or outside the facility, including courts and hospitals.
• Conduct searches of visitors, individuals in custody, cells and work locations for contraband.

Required profile

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Willingness to undergo extensive classroom and practical training.