Douglas County Sheriff's Office Illinois

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Illinois The Official Page of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Thanks Pizza Hut for all the love ❤️ We appreciate you!
06/07/2026

Thanks Pizza Hut for all the love ❤️ We appreciate you!

Congratulations to Jail Administrator Tamee Adams & Deputy Ryan Washburn for their successful completion of the prestigi...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Jail Administrator Tamee Adams & Deputy Ryan Washburn for their successful completion of the prestigious FBINAA Leadership Certification Program!

The purpose of the Leadership Certification Program is to continue to develop the highest degree of law enforcement leaders across the country. This endeavor was several weeks of course work that encompassed the latest strategies, techniques, and real-world leadership scenarios to prepare each participant to better lead their respective units, shifts, or offices into the unpredictable future of law enforcement.

We appreciate their dedication to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the motivation to enhance themselves both professionally and personally. We're proud of you both!

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is accepting Corrections Officer applications. Submitted applications and resumes w...
06/01/2026

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 [email protected]


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

🚜🌽 Farm Equipment on Our Roads: Share the Road Safely 🌽🚜As planting season is underway across Douglas County, motorists ...
05/12/2026

🚜🌽 Farm Equipment on Our Roads: Share the Road Safely 🌽🚜

As planting season is underway across Douglas County, motorists will see more tractors, combines, and other large farm equipment traveling on our rural roads and highways.

These vehicles are essential to our agricultural community, but they move much slower than normal traffic and require extra space to operate safely.

Operators of these implements are often doing their best to ensure everyone's safety, and prefer to be in the field rather than on a roadway.

🚗 Safety Tips for Motorists:

✅ Slow down and be patient. Farm equipment often travels at speeds of 15–25 mph.
✅ Watch for the orange triangle emblem, which indicates a slow-moving vehicle.
✅ Do not pass unless it is legal and safe. Make sure you have a clear view of oncoming traffic. A FLASHING amber signal on one side with a SOLID amber signal on the other indicates the implement will be turning in the direction of the flashing amber signal. The implement may need to swing wide to complete the turn safely.
✅ Remember equipment may turn unexpectedly and visibility is often hindered. Wide implements often swing left before making a right turn.
✅ Give extra following distance. Large equipment can obscure your view and may stop suddenly.
✅ Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when visibility is reduced.

🚜 Safety Tips for Farmers:

🌟 Use lights, reflectors, and slow-moving vehicle emblems.
🌟 Check mirrors frequently and pull over when safe to allow traffic to pass.
🌟 Ensure equipment is properly secured before traveling.

Our farmers work hard to feed our communities. By slowing down and sharing the road, we can help prevent crashes and keep everyone safe.

If you encounter farm equipment on the roadway, remember: A few extra minutes of patience can save a life.

**Honoring Those Who Serve and Sacrifice**During National Police Week 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office proudly ...
05/11/2026

**Honoring Those Who Serve and Sacrifice**

During National Police Week 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office proudly joins law enforcement agencies across the nation in honoring the courageous men and women who serve and protect our communities.

We pay special tribute to the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and recognize the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of all current and retired law enforcement personnel.

Every day, the deputies, correctional officers, dispatchers, and staff of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office work tirelessly to safeguard the residents of Douglas County with integrity, honor, and compassion.

This week, we remember the fallen, support their families, and express our sincere gratitude to all who wear the badge and answer the call to serve.

“It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.” — Vivian Eney Cross

05/07/2026

The phone lines have been restored.

05/07/2026

All phone lines are currently down at the Sheriff's Office. Please use 217-202-1186 for emergency and non-emergency. We will advise upon the lines being restored.

**National Corrections Week 2026**This week, we honor the dedicated men and women of our Corrections Division who work t...
05/04/2026

**National Corrections Week 2026**

This week, we honor the dedicated men and women of our Corrections Division who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of our community. Their professionalism, commitment, and resilience do not go unnoticed.

National Corrections Week is dedicated to more than 468,000 corrections officers who serve in facilities across the country.

A sincere Thank You to our greatly appreciated Douglas County Corrections staff, Tamee, Skyler, Garrett, Nick, Barbara, Jacob, Chase, Wyatt, and Alex for the vital role you play every day.

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920 S Washington Street
Tuscola, IL
61953

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