Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Tazewell County TRIAD Senior Safety Survey
All month long the Tazewell County TRIAD will be asking the community to participate in our Senior Safety Survey.
If you haven’t already, please click the button below and let us know your thoughts.
For questions regarding this survey, please call the Tazewell County Sheriff’s office and ask for the TRIAD representative 309-478-5651.
Sheriff
Jeffrey Lower
Welcome to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Website. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Officer of the County and the sole Law Enforcement Official elected by the people. Many believe that the Office of the Sheriff is the main keeper of accountability between Law Enforcement and the Public. In the spirit of accountability and responsiveness, we are pleased to provide this publicly accessible site on the World Wide Web. We want you to take a look at who we are and our role in Serving and Protect.
🔍 Hiring Jail Clerks at a competitive $19.33/hr!!
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to contribute to public safety? We’re hiring Jail Clerks to join our team! 🚔
Position Details: Two Full-time Openings
Role: Jail Clerk
Location: Pekin, Illinois
Job Type: Full-time
Opening 1: Saturday to Wednesday, 2pm - 10pm
Opening 2: Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm - 10pm
Pay: Competitive hourly rate starting at $19.33
Benefits: IMRF Pension, Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Vision, Employer-provided $25k life insurance policy, 2 weeks vacation, sick days, personal days, and more!
Responsibilities:
Answer phone calls, relay messages, and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Maintain accurate records of criminal jackets within the county.
Process Court paperwork
Collaborate with Dispatch/Local Agencies/State Attorney's Office/Court House/Court Clerks etc. to ensure efficient operations of the office
Qualifications:
High School diploma (or equivalent).
Valid Driver’s License.
Successful completion of pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal background check & Polygraph.
Join our team and make a difference! Apply now through our website at sheriff.tazewell-il.gov/deputy-sheriff-civilian or by emailing your resume to [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
Springfield Road from IL. Route 122 to E Eighth St. in Delavan is now open.
Springfield Road from IL. Route 122 to E Eighth St. in Delavan is now open. ... See MoreSee Less
Springfield Road from IL. Route 122 to E Eighth in Delavan is closed due to a vehicle crash. We will update when the roadway is opened.
Springfield Road from IL. Route 122 to E Eighth in Delavan is closed due to a vehicle crash. We will update when the roadway is opened ... See MoreSee Less
Please join us in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on April 24th to sign up online click the link login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/127251
or call John Shallenberger at 309-478-5652 ... See MoreSee Less
Traffic signal work set early Sunday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that replacement of a traffic signal mast arm at the intersection of Main Street (Illinois 29) and Washington Street in East Peoria will begin in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 14.
Work will begin at 2 a.m. to replace the mast arm, which was damaged in a crash, and will require intermittent lane closures at the intersection. Traffic will be controlled by four-way flashing red lights during the work, which is expected to wrap up by 10 a.m. Sunday.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. ... See MoreSee Less
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is excited to announce their 2024-2025 Peacekeepers Scholarship Program is online and applications are open! Go to www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/ and scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will find the Peacekeepers Scholarship Program. Just click on the Peacekeepers App link to download a PDF fillable Application and eligibility requirements. Applications are due into YOUR County Sheriff's Office by
June 3rd, 2024. Contact your local County Sheriff for more information! APPLY TODAY! ... See MoreSee Less
DRIVER INVOLVED IN DEATH OF DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTY RELEASED FROM JAIL WITH PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS.
Nathan P. Sweeney of DeKalb, IL who was arrested last week for Reckless Homicide and DUI in connection with the Line of Duty Death of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Deputy Christina Musil was released from custody this afternoon after the Court set pretrial release conditions.
Obviously, we are very disappointed that Sweeney was released despite the Dekalb County States’ Attorney request to detain. This evaluation was made under the Pretrial Fairness Act, which went into effect 9/18/23, that was a part of the SAFE T Act passed in January 2021. ... See MoreSee Less