Corrections Officer — 7 on/7 off, Great Benefits

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 64,023,000 - 86,435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation from day one

Health insurance options

Wellness incentive up to $600/year

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

State retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and is opening up a 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies. We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County.

If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff’s Office, the Portage County Sheriff’s Office may be right for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center
• First line inmate grievance mediator
• Completion of initial mental health screenings
• Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities
• Dispense medication and assist nurse with medical visits
• Provides mental and physical triage to inmates
• Maintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problems
• Photograph and fingerprint inmates

Skills

High school diploma

Prior corrections experience

Job description

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and is opening up a 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies. We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County.

If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff’s Office, the Portage County Sheriff’s Office may be right for you!