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.
🚨 We're Hiring: Jail Clerks (3rd Shift) | 2 Openings Available! 🚨
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and looking for a meaningful career in public safety?
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is hiring TWO 3rd Shift Jail Clerks (10 PM – 6 AM). Be a vital part of the team that helps our community run safely and efficiently—even while the county sleeps.
👮♀️ Position: Jail Clerk
🕙 Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
📍 Location: Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
💼 Status: Full-time | Union – Teamsters | Grade 11
You’ll be responsible for:
✅ Maintaining arrest and detainee records
✅ Coordinating with courts, attorneys, and agencies
✅ Processing warrants and court documents
✅ Managing jail systems and visitor logs
✅ Providing customer service to the public and professionals
📝 Requirements:
✔️ High School Diploma or GED
✔️ Office/clerical experience preferred
✔️ Strong multitasking and communication skills
✔️ Must obtain LEADS certification (we’ll help!)
💰 Competitive pay | 📚 On-the-job training | 🔒 Secure career path
📌 Apply today and help make a difference—night after night.
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📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
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Tazewell Co Sheriff's OfficeCongratulations to the 5th and 6th grade DARE graduates at Springlake Elementary! ... See MoreSee Less
The following fees are effective June 1, 2025 for the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Missing Person update - James Leach has been located
James Leach has been located safe. We would like to thank the community for sharing our post. ... See MoreSee Less
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Missing Person James Leach
Missing an Endangered Person
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate James Leach, a 76-year-old white male, 5'10", with gray hair and brown eyes. James may be experiencing confusion and memory loss. He was last known to be driving a silver Honda Ridgeline with Illinois license plate SNSGOLF.
The last known possible location for James was rural Tremont. If you locate the vehicle or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office at 309-346-4141.
Please see the attached photo of James and a stock photo of a Honda Ridgeline for reference ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the 5th grade DARE graduates at Rankin school and South Pekin Grade School!
A special thank you goes out to one of our motor officers, Deputy Vaughn, for the great demonstration. ... See MoreSee Less