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COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The trainer had a bone to pick from day one. I was yelled at and accused of "walking out" during a training session which was verifiably false because there are cameras in the room, yet they refused to check and scoffed at me for daring to insinuate that she was lying. I was also made to "report" my issues with her IN FRONT of her. When I pointed out the obvious ethical issue with this, as well as the potential legal issue with it, I was told to be "an adult", because yeah, retaliation isn't a thing, right? There were 5 others in my group who commented asking why she didn't like me. I had no idea, I just met her when they did. One day 4 of us were eating lunch and one girl said, "I feel like I just can't win with her." I said, "Yes! Thank you! That's exactly it but I couldn't find the words." She said, "No, but you really can't win with her." and we laughed because I figured it's training, and I won't be in it forever. However, after being talked down to and accused of things that were again, verifiably false, for an hour and a half one night, I finished the last hour of training and went home. I worked another day until my incredibly passive, non-confrontational boyfriend said, "You have to quit. If it's like this now, it's not going to get better." We needed the money bad but he was right. I was forced to say, "The other people in the group see her issue with me, too." because they acted like I was lying. Then she said, "Let's all go ask them then." She wanted, me, her, and the TRAINER to go ask the TRAINEES if their TRAINER was doing something inappropriate. Wrap your head around that. When I said, "What!? Do you not see the issue with that?" She said, "You brought them into it!" I quit. I gave no notice because I was in training and I didn't need to be immediately replaced. Unsurprisingly, they're hiring again.

There is no consistency in management- a bunch of favoritism unless your close to the brass it will be hard to advance in this department. There is no flexibility and work-life balance is hard to maintain when your forced to stay for overtime or made to change shift schedules in short notice. In addition scheduling ranges from one division to the next- those with more years get better chances of having calendar days off as opposed to new officers- and you are not always guaranteed your requested days off with their 2 month in advance slip. As well this jail is dirty and old and not to mention filled with rodents and insects. The job is very repetitive in the tasks that you are required to do unless there are reports that you are needed to write. Overall your being paid to baby sit while trying to maintain “order”. Be sure to get more information from outside sources of those who work in the jail before getting into it, and weigh in if it’s actually something you want to do. 

This place is awesome to work for. Has amazing benefits like medical (payed for by Cooke County), retirement and the best paid time off of any place I have ever worked. The work itself was not hard, the only issues I do have with Cooke county is when you get promoted you do not get a pay raise that I believe reflects the rank. Even if you make it to Lieutenant (officer<cpl<Sgt<Lt<Cpt) the pay raise is not much at all in comparison to a regular floor officer. I was promoted, this is how I know this.

In my observation, what this does is makes people employed here not want to learn and try and promote because it is not worth it for the minimal pay raise for the extra responsibility. Other than that, it is a great place if you are content with making about the same as what you started at for the next 10-20 years if you stay.

If you are seeking the experience as an officer to do a lateral shift, this is the place. We all need money, if that is your only motive and you do not have a family; this is your place. 

It is not a thriving environment, and the leadership is extremely poor (from the top down), everyone is against everyone, and they do not support you in the event of harm or encouragement. 

You have to be in the right cliques, know the right people, or play the devaluing yourself game to maybe get ahead. You have no voice, and the union is not a strong force... 

I interned in the Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Center/Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation (SOIC/BII), as well as in the Correctional Information and Investigations Division (CIID).  In SOIC, I worked on data entry; created and maintained daily warrant and parole lists; sorted through Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry approvals and denials; created facecards (a summary of available information on a person, usually someone who has a warrant). In CIID, I sorted closed and open case files, entered the jail with investigators who interviewed inmates who were either victims or offenders of alleged crimes that occurred within the jail.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It’s pay to play. If you don’t know someone in a higher position then you’re not going to get anywhere. And if someone that does know someone with a higher position doesn’t like you then your career there is over

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The inmates are catered to and the officers are just there

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Negative environment with everyone there. Inmates and officers 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Get belittled by everyone there

The Cook County Sheriff’s office, provided me with a great opportunity to start a career in Law Enforcement. Corrections is the first stop and a very challenging rewarding start to your career. You are equipped with the basic knowledge on how to deal with Individuals in custody and you are the sole proprietor on how you make something of those skills. Be careful as to how you go about dealing with situations and always keep a level head. You can do great things starting from ground zero, or you can bottom out! 

My 25 years with the sheriff's department were the most fulfilling career directed roles of my life.
I was fortunate to work with superiors and subordinates that were professional in every way.
This job was by no means just an eight hour a day job as in all law enforcement positions, you stay until the task is completed.
The most difficult part of the job was observing the cruelty that some individuals are capable of perpetrating upon others.

This is not the place to work if you are looking to advance your career in technology.  Management will prevent you from advancing in your career.
Technology is outdated and there management doesn't understand the direction of technology so they are unwilling to move forward with the current trends and newer forms of technology such as, automation and scripting.

I am presently working Monday thru Friday at the Daily Center with the eviction department processing court paperwork. 

 My usual job is working with community service workers transporting them to different work sites everyday working for the Chicago Transit Authority or the Chicago Streets and Sanitation Department.  Usually I am on an 6 days on and 2 days off rotation.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Behavioral specialist 3 salaries reported	$31.01 per hour
Care coordinator 1 salary reported	$28.53 per hour
Administrative assistant 1 salary reported	$27.19 per hour
Librarian 3 salaries reported	$31.01 per hour
Administrative officer 2 salaries reported	$95,000 per year

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