Jail Officer Salary in Aurora, IL

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Aurora, IL? The average Jail Officer salary in Aurora, IL is $52,596 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $46,964 and $58,408. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 39 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

Detention Officer

Albemarle District Jail - Elizabeth City , NC

Albemarle District Jail Offers the following benefits to its employees.Vacation/Sick Leave Vacation leave is earned as you progress through your career, starting from the first year. Sick leave is ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Ability to obtain and retain certification as a "jail officer" by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board * Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office must reside within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

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Security Officer for City of Bell Jail

Allied Universal® - Bell Gardens , CA

Security Officer Location: Bell, CA Pay-rate: $19. 50 per hour As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, ...

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What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Aurora, IL

Average Base Salary

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46964

58408

52596

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46964

58408

52596

What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $46,964 to $58,408 with the average base salary of $52,596. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,964 to $58,408 with the average total cash compensation of $52,596.

View Average Salary for Jail Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,596	$46,964 - $58,408
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$52,596	$46,964 - $58,408

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Jail Officer Salary Near Aurora, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Naperville, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,762 - $58,157	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,849 - $58,266	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,601 - $57,958	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,225 - $58,733	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,148 - $58,637	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,866 - $58,286	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL

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About Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kane counties, it is an outer suburb of Chicago and the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 200,965 by 2017. Once a mid-sized manufacturing city, Aurora has grown since the 1960s. Founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits and population have expanded into DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. Between 2000 an...

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About Aurora, Illinois Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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