Corporal

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire (WI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Family Medical Leave Act

Resumo da oferta

Eau Claire County is seeking a Corporal to maintain order and direct daily jail operations by supervising staff responsible for inmate custody, security, and transportation during assigned shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, training, policy enforcement, and the ability to respond to emergencies, with an emphasis on safety and compliance with jail standards. A high school diploma and Wisconsin jail certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months are required.

Qualificações

• Active observation of correctional officers to maintain order, safety, and security.
• Motivational leadership to guide jail staff and manage workload and staffing levels.
• Consultation to staff on rules interpretations and handling sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of jail standards and training procedures to ensure compliance and performance.
• Observation of inmates' mental/physical conditions to supervise welfare and housing decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor jail staff; enforce policies and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate scheduling, time off requests, and staffing levels; back up to officers as needed.
• Assist staff in duties and provide guidance in routine matters and rule interpretation.
• Monitor compliance with procedures; provide ongoing training in documentation and techniques.
• Assess inmate welfare and coordinate referrals for health, housing, and safety needs.
• Communicate incidents and concerns to supervisors; manage emergencies and incident reports.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Staff supervision

Policy enforcement

Training

Scheduling

Emergency response

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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 recommend 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year. All new hires at Eau Claire County receive 40 hours of front-loaded PTO upon hire, which they may begin using immediately.


• *Manager PTO accrual available upon request*


• Holidays: Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.


• Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.


• Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act: Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor

AN IMPORTANT NOTE:

This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.