Correctional Officer — Night Shift with 14-Week Training

Marathon County; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14-week paid training

5 weeks training for State certs

Special teams (Dive/Crisis Negoti.

Job summary

Marathon County is hiring Corrections Officers to ensure safe, secure operations at the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Work includes 12-hour night shifts (6 p.m.–6 a.m.) on a 2-on/2-off, 3-on/2-off, 2-on/3-off rotation, with every other weekend a 3-day weekend.

Responsibilities span floor, housing, booking, escort/transport, and central control, with opportunities for special teams and additional training in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess valid driver’s license.
• No unpardoned felony convictions; no domestic violence convictions.
• Be of good character and physically/mentally fit for duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied duties across floor, housing control, central control, booking, escort/transport, and monitoring assignments.
• Book arrested or detained individuals per procedures.
• Maintain inmate security and complete counts, logs, and reports.
• Deliver meals, medications, and supplies to inmates.
• Escort inmates for court, appointments, and programs; monitor safety and order.

Skills

Knowledge of rules/regulations

Calm demeanor under pressure

Observation and reporting

Emergency response abilities

Communication with public and law-enf

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related college education (associate or bachelor)

Job description

Marathon County is hiring Corrections Officers to ensure safe, secure operations at the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Work includes 12-hour night shifts (6 p.m.–6 a.m.) on a 2-on/2-off, 3-on/2-off, 2-on/3-off rotation, with every other weekend a 3-day weekend.

Responsibilities span floor, housing, booking, escort/transport, and central control, with opportunities for special teams and additional training in a team-driven environment.