Correctional Officer (Female)

CALUMET COUNTY; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CALUMET COUNTY is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain jail security, supervise inmates, and transport prisoners as needed. The role involves booking, searches, and ensuring compliance with rules and policies while maintaining safety for inmates and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating visits, managing inmate movements, and preparing records. Candidates should demonstrate good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and rules relating to care and commitment of prisoners.
• Ability to learn procedures governing maintenance and operation of the facility.
• Ability to apply good judgment when handling diverse prisoner types.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with staff, officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security of the jail and overall safety of inmates and staff.
• Takes custody of, books, and releases inmates with required procedures.
• Transports prisoners to and from facilities and courts.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Responds to emergencies and enforces facility regulations.

Skills

Wisconsin Statutes knowledge

Good judgment

Empathy and inmate welfare awareness

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Emergency equipment knowledge

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintains security of the jail in order to insure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff, according to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps jail area clean and orderly.
• Takes custody of, books, and releases inmates by performing the following tasks: fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories personal belongings; assigns and escorts inmates to cells or similar area; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies; ensures proper placement of inmates in facility; and releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
• Maintains jail security.
• Makes periodic rounds and conducts security inspections and searches of inmates and inmates' quarters for contraband and any unauthorized/dangerous materials; and maintains surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices.
• Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
• Conducts inmate counts and ensures inmates do not escape facility.
• Establishes and maintains continuing relationships with inmates watching for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
• Provides for medical, mental, or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare, according to established policies and procedures.
• Dispenses inmate medication and keeps accurate records of such disbursements.
• Performs duties to assist with the operation of the food service program, as needed, and supervises all inmate workers assigned to the kitchen.
• Supervises cleaning, laundry, and daily hygiene according to established schedules and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations according to office policies and procedures.
• May employ force to quell disturbances and maintain discipline.
• Takes precautionary steps to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Maintains Huber inmate compliance with Huber laws, rules, and policies by performing the following duties: checks in Huber inmates, verifies employment, conducts job site and home visits, manages the transfer of Huber inmates to or from other facilities, conducts random drug and alcohol testing and deposits Huber funds.
• Transports prisoners to and from facilities, courts, and medical/mental treatment facilities.
• Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the master control center.
• Administers Intoxilyzer test.
• Directs visitors.
• Coordinates visits with family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel.
• May conduct jail tours.
• Prepares and maintains proper and accurate records and reports.
• Collects and issues receipts for bail bonds and fine payments.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Attends training and in-service, as required.
• It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform.
• The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
• Supervisory Responsibilities Ability to supervise the activities of adult inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.
• Ability to supervise and assist with the immediate evacuation of inmates during emergencies.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and rules and regulations relating to the care and commitment of prisoners and operation of the department; and ability to learn procedures governing proper maintenance and operation of the facility and constant working knowledge of status of inmates.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of all communications and emergency equipment available to the facility.
• Ability to u e good judgment in accepting prisoners of various types, such as juveniles, injured parties, mentally or physically unfit, or intoxicated and physically violent.
• Ability to handle prisoners and knowledge of techniques in inmate control and precautionary measures in escorting and supervising inmates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, County officials and officers, and the general public.
• Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous persons and yet maintain a degree of empathy for and an awareness of their personal needs.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality according to department policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer.