Correctional Officer

Lincoln County; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County in Wisconsin seeks a non-sworn Corrections Officer to help maintain security and custody of inmates under Sheriff direction. You will intervene to stop disturbances, perform searches, and prepare reports on a daily basis.

The role requires reporting for work on a schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed. Candidates should have 18+ years, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; no felony convictions.
• Completion of agency training; Jail certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and control in the jail.
• Intervene to stop disturbances and ensure order.
• Administer first aid when needed.
• Conduct searches and inspections.
• Surveillance of inmates.
• Care and custody of inmates.
• Prepare reports and paperwork.
• Work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime as shifts require.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computers - basic

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

120 hour jail certification (preferred)

Tools

Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB DUTIES: This, non-sworn position, under the direction of the Sheriff and the general supervision of the Jail Administrator, will perform a variety of duties including regularly and predictably reporting for work, maintaining security and control in the jail, intervening to stop disturbances, administering first aid, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of inmates, care and custody of inmates, and preparing reports and other paperwork. Correctional Officers are required to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as shift rotations dictate.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent; valid Wisconsin driver's license; no felony convictions, satisfactory completion of all required training during time period as established by the agency; strong written and verbal communications skills; experience with and knowledge of computers; ability to work in confined area under stressful situations. 120 hour jail certification is preferred but not required. Must complete a one year probationary period.