Macon County Sheriff's Office

Job Posting

Position: Confidential Secretary
Reports To: Sheriff and Chief Deputy
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Range $19.25- $23.60
Bargaining Status: Non-Union

Description

The Confidential Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. This position requires a high level of trust, confidentiality, organization, professionalism, and initiative. The successful candidate must manage multiple responsibilities, work independently, and adapt to the needs of a busy law enforcement agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and clerical support to the Sheriff and Chief Deputy.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain correspondence, reports, records, and confidential documents.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, interviews, and departmental schedules.
• Process, organize, and track invoices, billing, purchases, and related financial documentation.
• Order and maintain office supplies and assist with departmental purchasing.
• Plan, coordinate, and assist with departmental events, employee functions, and other activities.
• Communicate professionally with employees, county officials, outside agencies, vendors, and the public.
• Utilize various computer programs, electronic records systems, and office technology to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters, investigations, administrative operations, and sensitive departmental information.
• Anticipate administrative needs, prioritize assignments, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, spreadsheets, and electronic document management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, solve routine problems, and adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Professional demeanor and ability to establish effective working relationships.

Conditions of Employment

• The selected candidate must successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening and background investigation requirements.
• Occasional flexibility in work hours may be necessary to assist with departmental functions, meetings, or events.
• The responsibilities described above are representative of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.
• The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is a drug-free workplace, and recreational cannabis use is prohibited.

Applications can be located on our website https://www.sheriff-macon-il.us/about-us/career-opportunities/ or picked up in person at 333 S. Franklin St., Decatur, IL 62523 (Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm). If you have any specific questions, please write to [email protected]. Please submit resumes and applications to the same email address or in person, attention: Chief Deputy Jedlicka. Please mark emails and dropped envelopes with Confidential Secretary. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Paid Vacation.

We will accept applications through Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Chief Deputy M. Jedlicka

Update 10/27/26 Davis is no longer missing and has been reunited with his family.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE:

The Macon County Sheriffs Office is currently seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing juvenile. Solomon Davis was reported missing last evening but is believed to be in Decatur at this time. He is 5'10" tall, weighs 140 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and grey jeans. If you have information about the whereabouts of Solomon, please call the CIRDC non-emergency dispatch number at 217-424-2711 and select option 2 to speak to a dispatcher.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying this individual for questioning. Please call Detective Whetstone at 217-424-1345 with any information. As always, thank you for your help.
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Recently citizens of Macon County have been receiving scam phone calls from subjects identifying themselves as members of the Macon County Sheriff Office or members of other law enforcement agencies and asking for money to bond relatives out of the jail. The callers have been offering to put incarcerated persons on GPS monitoring and release them for a fee. The Macon County Sheriffs office will not solicit money for services such as these or for warrants or tickets.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying this individual for questioning. Please call Detective Lilly at 217-424-1337 with any information. As always, thank you for your help.
26-18904

The day has arrived!

Come join us 1230-4 pm
RCC Shilling Center
Free, Everyone Welcome

The vehicles are available for viewing this Saturday 10/10 from 10:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m. at the Macon County Highway Department, 2405 N Woodford, Decatur.

Hibid

Tonight Court Security Officer Mahoney received recognition from Dove, Inc. for her outstanding work with victims of domestic violence at the annual DOVE candlelight vigil. Katie consistently provides kind, caring, and compassionate service to victims of domestic violence. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition CSO Mahoney!!! Pictured from left to right are Sgt. Pittenger, CSO Mahoney, Sgt. Pope, CSO Shafer, and DOVE advocate Nabila Alamin.

Area residents continue to receive fraudulent phone calls from someone claiming to be with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. The caller tells residents they missed jury duty and must report to the Sheriff’s Office. In some cases, the caller becomes rude or aggressive.

One of the calls has been reported as coming from 404-971-2744.

This is a scam.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office will never call you to say you missed jury duty or demand that you report to the Sheriff’s Office because of it.

If you receive one of these calls:

Hang up.

Do not provide any personal or financial information.

Do not send money or make any type of payment.

Do not allow the caller to pressure or intimidate you.

Scammers often use fear and urgency to convince people they need to act immediately.

Please share this information, particularly with family members, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

***HIRING DEPUTIES***
Starting Wage: Year 1 $64,232.77
This position is also covered under the CBA and includes structured salary step increases.
The Macon County Merit Commission will be receiving applications to establish an eligibility list for Deputy
Sheriff.
The application process will begin with the written test through the National Testing Network
https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/. The application process opens on October 1, 2026, and closes on October 23, 2026. Notifications will be made on our website and social media. An application packet can be downloaded from our website at www.sheriff-macon-il.us/about-us/career-opportunities/ or emailed directly. To request, please email [email protected] and include “Deputy Application” in the subject line or pick up in person at 333 S. Franklin St. Decatur, Illinois 62523 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday.
To be considered, an applicant must meet each standard below:
• Be 21 years of age on or before January 3, 2027
• Have vision corrected to 20/20.
• He/she must not have any physical or mental disability that would render him/her incapable of performing the position's duties.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Have passed such examinations as the Commission may prescribe occasionally.
• Be acceptable to the Commission on oral interview.
• Be acceptable to the Commission on investigation as to reputation and character.
• Have a valid Illinois driver's license at the time of examination, not subject to suspension or revocation.
• Complete physical agility tests as the Commission may prescribe.
• Complete such medical and psychological tests as the Commission may prescribe.
• Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
• Be fingerprinted under the supervision of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.
• Pass a complete and thorough background investigation.
• No applicant shall have been previously convicted of a felony offense or crime of moral turpitude under the laws of Illinois or any other state.
• Reside within a 40-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office Headquarters within one (1) year of appointment as a certified employee.
Lateral transfers must:
• The applicant shall have served with another police agency for no less than two years.
• The applicant shall have successfully completed the State of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement, Full-Time Academy in police training at a state-approved academy.
• The applicant shall consent to a background investigation with his former employer conducted by the Commission or its designated representative.
• The applicant shall not be under any supervision or other discipline by another police agency.
Lateral Transfer Applicant Starting wage as of 12/01/2025: $78,793.75
This position is covered under the CBA and will include structured salary step increases.
Additionally, Lateral Transfer applicants receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, $2,500 upon completion of Field Training, and $2,500 upon completion of probation.
Applicants who are offered employment must enter into an Equipment and Training Reimbursement Agreement.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
SLEP Retirement
457 Deferred Compensation Supplemental Retirement
Voluntary Additional Contribution Plan (VAC)
Paid training opportunities
A take-home squad car, after successful completion of the probationary period
Employee-provided fitness center
Generous vacation allowance
Schedule: Four days on, three days off, four days on, two days off
9 hours 15-minute shifts