Douglas County Sheriff's Office Illinois

09/15/2026

Exercising caution during the fall harvest season helps prevent severe road collisions and farm workplace injuries as large machinery and heavy trucks share rural roads.

Road Safety tips for drivers:

Slow down immediately when you see a slow-moving vehicle emblem (an orange triangle with a red border) or flashing lights.

Increase your following distance so you can see around wide machinery and allow extra room to stop safely.

Watch for wide turns: tractors moving right may swing wide left, and vice versa.

Pass with extreme care only in legal passing zones, staying at least 100 feet away from intersections, bridges, hills, or curves.

Stay alert at dawn and dusk when low visibility and active wildlife like deer create added hazards.

Together we can all have a safe and prosperous harvest season!

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001 – a day we will never forget.

We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in New York City, at the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. We especially remember the passengers and crew of Flight 93, whose courage and actions that morning remain an extraordinary example of sacrifice.

We also honor the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, members of our Armed Forces, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers, and everyday citizens who stepped forward when our country needed them most.

Please take a moment today to reflect on those we lost, those who answered the call, and the many lives forever changed by September 11.

08/24/2026

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the part-time position of Courthouse Security Officer. This position will be 20-30 hours per week, and the rate of pay will be $19.50 per hour.

Courthouse Security Officers are responsible for maintaining courtroom order and decorum while providing security to Jurors, Counselors, Judges and others present. A Courthouse Security Officer also facilitates court procedures, such as announcing the arrival of the presiding Judge and conclusion of Court.
The Courthouse Security Officer provides administrative support, helping deliver documents, assisting deputies with defendants in custody, es**rting defendants to various offices within the courthouse, stocking courtroom supplies and aiding with jury proceedings as directed by the presiding Judge.

Training and certification requirements are provided through the Sheriff's Office and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

If this unique position interests you, we encourage you to apply by requesting an application at the following email: [email protected] or visiting https://douglascountyil.gov/sheriff-office Please call 217-253-3511 with any questions you may have.

08/15/2026

With the weather improving, it is a great day to bring the family out to this open house event being held by our partners at Tuscola Fire Department from 2-4pm.

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Officer Kylee Miller on her graduation today from the 8 week Corrections Academy at Southwestern Illinois College!

Officer Miller was described as an exceptional cadet, and we look forward to her reporting for duty next week!

07/17/2026

Today we honor and remember Tommy "TK" Martin's End of Watch. TK touched the lives of so many and is greatly missed. His legacy endures here at the Sheriff's Office, and we will never forget.

https://nleomf.org/fallen-heroes/tommy-kent-martin/

07/16/2026

**Notification**

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phone lines are currently down. Please use our alternate line 217-202-1186 until further notice. Thank you!

07/14/2026

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is accepting Corrections Officer applications. Submitted applications and resumes will be given consideration as openings become available. You can apply and submit a resume through our posting on Indeed or by visiting our web page at https://douglascountyil.gov/sheriff-office where you can obtain an application and submit via email at [email protected]

LATERAL TRANSFER salary incentives (minimum of 2 years prior full-time certified experience) This position is also posted on Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/job/correctional-officer-lateral-transfer-cfb5f57aa71fbed2

Job Description:
Douglas County Correctional Officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail.

Duties:
Correctional officers typically do the following:
Enforce rules and keep order within jails
Supervise activities of inmates
Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards
Search inmates for contraband items
Report on inmate conduct
Es**rt and transport inmates

Inside the jail, Correctional Officers enforce rules and regulations. They maintain security by preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes, and by inspecting facilities. They check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and other rule violations. Officers also inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items. They write reports and fill out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift.
Correctional Officers may have to restrain inmates to es**rt them safely to and from cells and to see authorized visitors. Officers also es**rt prisoners to courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations.

Job Type: Full-time - 12 Hour
Pay: From $25.49 per hour (FOP Labor Union)
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

06/17/2026

06/07/2026

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