Corrections Administrative Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections, is seeking an ADA Compliance Administrator at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac. The role leads ADA compliance efforts, coordinates investigations, and supports public records operations with established timelines.

The position requires experience in compliance monitoring, policy interpretation, and handling sensitive materials, with a comprehensive benefits package and a probationary period.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead ADA compliance efforts and serve as the ADA expert for the facility.
• Coordinate and monitor facility-based compliance and investigate complaints.
• Coordinate public records operations and respond to requests.

Skills

Data handling

Compliance monitoring

Policy interpretation

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Adult Institutions is recruiting to fill a Corrections Administrative Specialist position, located at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

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.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• 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.

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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.)

Deadline to Apply

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

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

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