Corrections Administrative Specialist

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental, vision, and

Pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin program benefits

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking an ADA compliance lead for Taycheedah Correctional Institution (TCI). The role directs ADA compliance efforts, coordinates facility-based monitoring, and provides technical assistance on ADA laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include investigating complaints, developing internal procedures, and handling public records operations for TCI. Applicants must meet state requirements; the position is not remote and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and managing sensitive/confidential materials.
• Experience conducting compliance monitoring, auditing, technical assistance, or program evaluation.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADA compliance efforts and coordinate facility-based compliance.
• Investigate complaints related to ADA compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor public records operations for the institution.

Skills

Data handling

Compliance monitoring

Policy interpretation

Public records coordination

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a wide range of duties related to compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position will lead, oversee, and coordinate the ADA compliance efforts and is the ADA expert and key resource at TCI. Specifically, this position coordinates and monitors facility-based compliance: provides technical assistance: investigates complaints related to compliance monitoring of ADA laws and regulations: and leads internal procedure development. This position conducts tasks in relationship to the goals and timelines established by the agency and the appointing authority. This position responds and coordinates general public records operations for Taycheedah Correctional Institution (TCI). Responsibilities include public records management.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 07-04 with a starting rate of $21.70 - $35.76, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Collecting, analyzing, and managing sensitive/confidential materials.
• Conducting compliance monitoring, auditing, technical assistance, or program evaluation.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

• Working with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations
• Managing public records (reviewing, logging, processing, etc.)

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor at [e-mail] or 608-240-5503.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 1, 2026.

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