CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Washingtoncountysheriffwi; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wisconsin retirement system

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, seeks a full-time Corrections Officer for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. You’ll supervise inmates, enforce facility rules, and maintain detailed daily jail activity reports under the direction of the Corrections Administrator, Lieutenant, and Shift Sergeant.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a merit-based salary range. Starting pay is listed with hourly equivalents, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Maintain good physical condition with weight proportioned to height.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license with vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to distinguish colors and detect varying sound levels.
• Visible tattoos allowed while on duty if in good taste and not offensive.
• Pass occupational lift test (minimum 75 lbs), audiogram and drug screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for inmates in county detention facilities per policies.
• Maintain safety, security and sanitation of inmates at all times.
• Provide rehabilitative influence within department guidelines.
• Maintain daily jail activity reports and monitor court/medical appointments.
• Enforce rules and use appropriate force and security tactics when needed.
• Complete disciplinary reports and document inmate activities in the computer system.
• Prepare written and oral reports as required.
• Escort inmates and process intake and releases as directed.

Skills

Citizenship

Age 18+

High School Diploma

No felonies

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Color vision

Tattoos allowed

Background checks

Education

Associate degree / 60 credits in criminal justice

Job description

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, currently has a great opportunity as a full-time Corrections Officer within the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Under the general direction of the Corrections Administrator, Lieutenant, and Shift Sergeant, selected candidates will perform work involving the care and custody of inmates within the Washington County Jail. Responsibilities include supervising inmates within established policies and procedures, maintaining discipline, enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to the facility and maintaining detailed daily Jail activity reports, monitoring inmates scheduled work, court, and medical appointments.

Washington County is recognized for our commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations. Every day we work to creatively solve problems, innovate and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

Our Mission

We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Our Vision

Washington County strides to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Our Values

Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457); Holidays and Paid Time-Off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

Qualifications:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Maintain good physical condition with weight proportioned to height.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license with vision correctable to 20/20.
• The ability to distinguish colors and the ability to detect varying sound levels.
• While on duty or representing the Office in any official capacity; visible tattoos will be in good taste and will not be offensive.
• Successfully pass an occupational lift test with a minimum requirement of 75 lbs., audiogram and drug screening prior to employment.

Preferred, but not mandatory:

• An associate degree or 60 college credits from an accredited technical school, college, or university in criminal justice or related field and/or two or more years of work experience as a Corrections Officer or similar position within a County Jail, State Correctional Facility, or Federal Correctional Facility and/or; two or more years of military experience and Veteran status defined by Chapter 45.

Training Provided:

• Basic Jail Officer Training – 200-hour state certification program.
• Co-Located Juvenile Detention Training – 24-hour state certification program.
• Twelve (12) weeks on the job field training
• Annual in-service training to maintain state certification – A minimum of 24 hours annually in topics such as CPR, Suicide Prevention, Professional Communication Skills, Principles of Subject Control, TASER Certification, etc.

Merit Based Salary (reviewed annually):

• Starting annual: $64,480.00 - $73,486.40 annually assuming full-time hours worked (pay is hourly at $31.00 - $35.33). Pay is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Corrections Administrator (Corrections Captain), Lieutenant, and Shift Sergeant, performs work involving the supervision, care, and custody of inmates in County detention facilities, and other duties as required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise and care for inmates in County detention facilities (Adult & Juvenile) within established policies and procedures.
• Provide for ongoing safety, security and sanitation of all inmates, at all times.
• Provide a positive rehabilitative influence on inmates within guidelines established by the Department.
• Be familiar with community resources and Jail programming for inmate referrals as necessary.
• Maintain discipline and enforce the rules and regulations pertaining to the facility through effective use of communication skills. May employ force and trained security tactics to quell disturbances and maintain discipline.
• Complete disciplinary reports of jail rules along with documentation of inmate activities on computer.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports as required.
• Complete detailed verification of physical and health condition of inmate at initial intake.
• Receive and process inmates into the jail; and assign and escort inmates to cells, dormitories, or similar areas.
• Maintain a detailed daily Jail activity report, monitoring inmates scheduled court and medical appointments.
• Verify wanted/warrant checks on inmates.
• Submit fingerprint cards, forwards disposition forms to District Attorney’s Office, files disposition forms, and notify the District Attorney on custody inmates.
• Fingerprint civilians, as required for passports, citizenship and government employment.
• Collect DNA samples for dissemination to the State Crime Lab.
• Conduct inmate releases, as ordered by the court, conducting and documenting necessary release needs and procedures.
• Conduct regular security checks via data recorder checks and documentation.
• Observe inmate behavior and document any information relevant to the inmates’ confinement in the computer files.
• Inspect and search inmates and their quarters for cleanliness, contraband, and order.
• Perform evacuation procedures, including search and rescue functions, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
• May administer basic first aid and CPR, as needed.
• Maintain strict security Standard Operating Procedures for all personnel entering jail secure areas.
• Routinely inspect all fire and door alarms and all locking mechanisms.
• Investigate all fire and door alarms in all secure jail areas.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties in the facility as needed and inspect areas for damage.
• Assign, supervise and inspect the work of inmate workers engaged in maintaining the cleanliness of the facilities or assigned in laundry and kitchen areas.
• Supervise housekeeping cleanliness throughout facility. Supervises inmates’ cleanliness by supplying a schedule for access to cleaning supplies.
• Issue uniforms, bedding, supplies, and assists in the operation of the food service facilities.
• Supervise laundry and uniform changes as designated by Standard Operating Procedure.
• Verify Huber inmate job placements; coordinate requirements with inmate and employer.
• Verify and assign hours out for employment, appointments, childcare or schooling, and record schedules in computer program.
• Distribute Jail commissary and verify inmates’ signatures on receipts.
• Inventory necessary Jail operating supplies, monitor use of supplies and notify supervisor to order if necessary.
• Follow exacting disciplines protecting the constitutional rights of all inmates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Interaction:

There is significant interaction with other law enforcement agencies, county departments, the District Attorney's Office, the court system, and the general public.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the operation and purpose of detention facilities and of the related treatment and security programs used at such facilities. Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the custody and discipline of inmates. Working knowledge of the basic principles of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Ability to handle difficult and complex incidents occurring within the facility within established legal and procedural guidelines. Ability to assume and to carry out considerable responsibility within established guidelines and with limited supervision. Ability to recognize various types of inmate behavior and to supervise and control inmates and secure their cooperation. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, other employees, and the public. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, to prepare accurate records and to prepare oral and written reports. Ability to effectively present recommendations to supervisors. Successfully achieve a passing grade and finish all training classes, courses, or seminars required by the State or the department. Ability to accept and carry out all orders, remain calm, and control emotions under stress. Good judgment and the ability to think and act quickly. Ability to develop skills to a practical level before the end of probation period. Able to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands (seeing and hearing), and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization).

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is performed within the Washington County Jail which requires safety, security, order, and control, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Corrections Officers work rotating schedules that could include day, night, weekends and holidays. Work requires the ability to function in confined spaces, perform unique functions which can be both physically and mentally demanding. The position requires a full range of motor/physical skills and physical strength to handle any situation that may arise with the inmate population.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities