Corrections Officer

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO carryover

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Holiday pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin is accepting applications for full-time Corrections Officer positions. This role supports jail operations and security, with no prior experience required and comprehensive training provided.

Pay starts at $26.93 per hour, with opportunities for wage increases based on performance and longevity. Benefits include enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System, health, dental and Vision insurance, short-term disability, and generous paid time off with

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Keep accurate records and make detailed reports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Have a valid WI driver’s license.
• Make good independent decisions based on practices, rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and state statutes regarding housing of prisoners as well as State Certification as a Corrections Officer.
• Preferred: State Certification as a Corrections Officer.

Responsibilities

• Operations and security of the jail.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, psychological assessment, background check and interview.
• On-the-job training provided prior to obtaining Corrections Officer Certification.
• Employer pays wages and certification costs to obtain Corrections Officer Certification.
• Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

Knowledge of computers

Records keeping

Verbal and written communication

Basic math

WI driver’s license

Independent decision making

Rules and housing of prisoners

State Certification preferred

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Application Deadline

2026-09-15

Job Type

County

Job Description

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office

Pay starting at $26.93 per hour

Oneida County is accepting applications for full-time Corrections Officer positions with the Sheriff’s Office. This position is responsible for the operations and security of the jail. No previous experience required and excellent training is provided.

Position includes an excellent benefit package including enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System, health, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability coverage and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with the ability to carry over unused hours into future years. The 2026 starting wage is $26.93 per hour with potential for performance and cost of living wage increases. Additional compensation for shift differential, and premium pay is provided for nine holidays.

• High School degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of computers
• Keep accurate records and make detailed reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Have a valid WI driver’s license
• Make good independent decisions based on practices, rules and procedures
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and state statutes regarding housing of prisoners as well as State Certification as a Corrections Officer
• Preferred: State Certification as a Corrections Officer

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, psychological assessment, background check and interview.

On the job training is provided by experienced training officers prior to obtaining Correctional Officer Certification. Employer pays wages and certification costs to obtain Corrections Officer Certification.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/government/employment/

Deadline Note: Position is open until filled.