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Senior Director Of Administration, Development, And Finance, Sheriff Foundation
Land Trust Alliance - Chicago, IL
Senior Director of Administration, Development, and Finance, Sheriff's Meadow Foundation DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Massachusetts Sheriff's Meadow Foundation seeks a qualified professional to...
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Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.

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Sheriff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sheriff Legitimacy, Procedural Justice & Community Relations
This webinartakes an in-depthlook into the independentpower,role andduties in theOffice of Sheriff in accordance with the Constitution of Georgia and Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Four...
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Learn to play "I Shot the Sheriff" on the Steel Drum!
This is a fun course that will enable you to play a very laid-back, beachy, fun, tropical song on a Steel Drum (or even a Steel Drum app) for your friends and family.You will learn the notes to...
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De-escalation for Law Enforcement
This course is geared towards law enforcement. It presents different techniques and communication skills an officer can use to de-escalate a situation without compromising officer safety.This...
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Salary for Sheriff Jobs in Illinois

This is the average annual salary for Sheriff jobs in Illinois as reported by the BLS.

$87,835

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sheriff positions.

Highest Education Level

Sheriffs in Illinois offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (34.1%)
  • High School or GED (24.9%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.8%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (12.9%)
  • Master's Degree (7.8%)
  • Some College (3.0%)
  • Some High School (0.9%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.6%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sheriffs in Illinois
  • None (60.3%)
  • Less than 1 year (21.6%)
  • 1-2 years (10.4%)
  • 4-6 years (5.6%)
  • 6-8 years (1.1%)
  • 8-10 years (1.1%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Sheriff position

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