Corporal

Eau Claire County; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eau Claire County seeks a Corporal to manage the County Jail's daily operations, supervise staff, coordinate custody, security, and transport of inmates, and enforce all policies. You will mentor officers, review schedules, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with jail standards.

You will respond to emergencies and maintain inmate safety while collaborating with supervisors and ensuring efficient operations. A strong focus on leadership, training, and adherence to regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a certified correctional or law enforcement officer.
• Currently possess Wisconsin Department of Justice jail certification.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Criminal background check with no felony convictions.
• Must obtain Wisconsin Jail Officer Certification within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe correctional staff from stations or patrol areas to maintain order, safety, and security.
• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor jail staff and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate custody, security, and transportation of inmates.
• Assist staff in routine matters and provide guidance on policy interpretation.
• Ensure adherence to jail standards and procedures and provide ongoing training.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, and incidents; document and refer for follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff coaching

Policy enforcement

Communication

Emergency response

Operational planning

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Corporal maintains order and directs daily operations of the County Jail by supervising, planning, coordinating, and directing the work of jail staff in the custody, security, and transportation of inmates during assigned shift. This position supervises, trains in new methods and procedures, coaches and mentors, enforces policies, rules, and regulations, and evaluates work performance of jail staff.

• Actively observes Correctional Officers from stations or by patrolling cell blocks, corridors, dormitories, or work areas to maintain order, safety, and security; serves as back up to Sergeant for investigating allegations of misconduct involving subordinates.
• Illustrates effective motivational leadership to provide daily guidance and direction to jail staff; monitors workload, delegation of assignments, and other personnel matters affecting staff; prepares and examines shift schedules and time off requests to maintain appropriate staffing levels when requested; identifies and analyzes staff problems and recommends or implements solutions; conducts inspections of staff, equipment, and documentation of activities; serves as back up to Correctional Officers for all daily functions to include post coverage in the event that a Correctional Officer is unable to.
• Assists staff in performance of duties and performs duties of subordinate staff; provides consultation to staff on routine matters, such as interpretation of rules, and provides guidance in handling difficult and sensitive situations; provides supervisory officers with information required to evaluate operations and efficiency.
• Applies knowledge of jail standards, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist in monitoring work performance and training progress of individuals, in person and through documentary review, to ensure execution of orders, adherence to work procedures, and compliance with legal requirements; provides ongoing training to staff in procedures, techniques, documentation, and other necessary activities.
• Applies ability to observe and accurately interpret individuals' mental and physical conditions and behavior to supervise inmate population; verifies health and welfare of inmates, reviews inmate special needs and recommends appropriate referrals, housing, and precautions.
• Adapts agile customer service skills to effectively communicate with inmates; answers and resolves inmates special requests and grievances.
• Exercises organizational and attention to detail skills to support a safe environment for inmates; reviews rosters, logs, behavior sheets and other paperwork related to documentation of inmate’s time in jail; ensures prisoner rights; verifies inmate count, key count, and monetary fund balances; conducts on-site inspections of staff and inmates.
• Effectively communicates concerns, incidents, and other non-routine matters and receives orders with Lieutenant, Captain, and/or other supervisors.
• Executes acute thinking to take control of emergency situations; coordinates and respond to alarms; reviews incident reports for follow-up and referral.
• In the absence of the Sergeant, exercises delegated authority and responsibilities of that position.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide variety of people; serves as back up to Sergeant for participation in meetings with departmental personnel, outside agencies, and other County departments.
• Maintains current knowledge of professionally related matters.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a certified correctional or law enforcement officer.
• Currently possess WIDOJ jail certification.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check resulting in no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted.
• Fingerprinting to be kept on file for identification purposes.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to meet the position's work-related transportation requirements. When using a personal vehicle for County business, employees must comply with applicable County requirements regarding driver's license validity, vehicle insurance, and authorization for work-related travel.
• Possess Wisconsin Jail Officer Certification or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• As a condition of continued employment, attend 24 hours of annual ongoing training in law enforcement/corrections.

• Associate degree in criminal justice, business or public administration, corrections, law enforcement, criminology, social/behavior sciences, or a related field.
• Training or experience in practices and principles of supervision.
• Ability to fluently speak Spanish, sign language, or other foreign language as a secondary language.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.