Corrections Officer - Experienced CO's Desired

County of Marathon; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14-week training program

State certification training within 1年

Team assignments

Job summary

Marathon County is hiring Corrections Officers to ensure safe, secure and sanitary conditions at the County Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Night shifts, 12 hours, 2-on/2-off rotations, with every other weekend off.

Training includes 14 weeks plus an additional 5 weeks for State certification within the first year. Responsibilities cover custody, housing control, booking, escort/transportation, and huber/home monitoring.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of departmental rules and procedures governing custody and safety of inmates.
• Ability to detect hazards and maintain security of inmates and the facility.
• Ability to deal firmly yet tactfully with the public, including lawyers and families.
• Ability to remain calm under highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Ability to learn and operate computer terminals and emergency equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied assignments across floor, housing control, booking, and escort/transportation.
• Book inmates in accordance with procedures; maintain security of inmates and facility.
• Complete security logs, population counts, and incident reports as needed.
• Deliver meals, meds, linens, mail, and canteen items.
• Escort inmates to court, medical visits, and programs; monitor safety.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Calm demeanor

Observation skills

Public interaction

Instruction follow-through

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related education including associate or bachelor degree

Tools

TIME systems computer

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Worker Sub-Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marathon County Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, is recruiting to fill current vacancies. Corrections Officers are responsible for the safety and supervision of inmates at the Marathon County Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Center operating 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Employees work 12-hour shifts, on a 2on/2off, 3on/2off, 2on/3off shift schedule, allowing for every other weekend scheduled off as a 3-day weekend. Employees are never forced to work on their off days. This work schedule includes holidays. New hires will typically be assigned to the night shift, 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. This is responsible work ensuring that secure, safe, and sanitary conditions exist in the daily operation of the County Adult or Juvenile Detention Facility. Corrections Officers must be capable of performing duties in all areas of the corrections facilities including floor, housing control, central control, booking, escort/transportation, and home monitoring assignments at any given time. Corrections Officers may also be required to provide assistance in the duties of Classification and Court Officers. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees will need to exercise some independent judgment when monitoring inmate behavior. Decisions are usually limited to interpretation of rules and an immediate supervisor is available for consultation. No supervision is exercised over other employees but may involve supervision of inmate work. Direct supervision is received from supervisors or higher-ranking officers. Work is reviewed by observance and inspection of compliance with established rules and procedures. Work may be performed on a rotating shift basis. Work involves an element of danger. There are a number of additional benefits and opportunities including a 14-week paid training program, an additional 5 weeks of paid training for State certification requirements within the first year, special team assignments (including Dive and Crisis Negotiations Teams), and a team-driven approach that provides a work-family environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Have no unpardoned convictions for a felony, or any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin;
• Have no convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC921(a)(33), convictions of domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075(1)(a), Wis. Stats., or convictions of a crime subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under §973.055(4), Wis. Stats.;
• Be of good character;
• be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the ability to perform duties.
• Work experience involving direct care and safety of inmates in a correctional setting, residents in a group/shelter home, or patients in a secured institutional facility;
• Previous year law enforcement experience;
• Related education including associate or bachelor degree;

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Performs varied job assignments as required, rotating assignments between floor, housing control, central control, booking, escort/transportation, and Huber/home monitoring assignments.
• Receives arrested, detained, or sentenced persons and properly books all incarcerated inmates in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains security of adult or juvenile inmates and facility involving both direct inmates supervision and periodic checks of all blocks.
• Completes inmate population counts, security logs, and incident reports as needed.
• Ensures inmates are following facility policies; completes cell searches as necessary; reports any discrepancies to supervisor for disciplinary review.
• Delivers meals, prescribed medications, linens, mail, and canteen items to inmates.
• Escorts inmates within facility for attorney and probation visits, court appearances, sick call, and various programs.
• Escorts inmates outside of facility for court appearances, medical appointments, Health Care Center, etc.
• Operates all electronically controlled doors within facility.
• Monitors closed circuit cameras and alarms.
• Dispatches staff to areas of need within the facility.
• Monitors vehicles entering secure garage and visitors in the secure area.
• Operates the TIME systems computer plus other equipment in central control.
• Ensures security of the central control area.
• Completes required documentation before releasing inmates; processes any bonding.
• Monitors arrival and departure time of huber inmates.
• Ensures returning inmates are properly searched.
• May be assigned hospital duty to guard an inmate receiving medical care.
• May be required to employ passive counter measures and control alternatives, when interacting with inmates in combative situations.
• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, plus statutes pertaining to the custody/discipline of adult or juvenile inmates and operation of the assigned facility after appropriate training period.

Working knowledge of police arrest procedures.

Working knowledge of juvenile intake procedures.

Ability to detect and recognize potential hazards and dangers to the security and safety of inmates or the facility.

Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous persons and yet maintain an awareness of their personal needs.

Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under highly emotional and stressful situations.

Ability to reason and act quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

Ability to observe and accurately interpret inmate mental/physical conditions and behavior.

Ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the general public, including lawyers, doctors, law enforcement officers, inmates' families, etc.

Ability to understand and effectively implement oral or written instructions.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to learn use of computer terminal.

Ability to operate all communications and emergency equipment available in the facility.

Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

COMPENSATION:

Start at $27.61/hour and County Benefits Lateral Transfers: Three or more years of prior experience may qualify up to $29.01/hour and County Benefits

IMPORTANT WRS - Act 4 Retirement Benefit Information:

Effective 01/01/2024, new employees in this position meet the definition of Jailer and are eligible for Jailer protective status for Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) administered by Employee Trust Funds (ETF).

As a Protective Jailer participating in WRS, you contribute at a higher pre-tax rate, are eligible to retire at an earlier age, and participate in the Duty Disability Insurance Program.

Jailers/Correction Officers who may not be interested in participating in Jailer Protective Status (2024 employee contribution rate is 14.39% pre-tax) have one chance to opt out of this benefit and participate at the lower General Jailer status (2024 employee contribution is 6.9% pre-tax).

New hires will be asked to complete a form ET-2440, with your jailer election within 60 days from your hire date.

It is imperative that you make an educated decision regarding this benefit as it is irrevocable for your lifetime with Marathon County.

Please watch the video below and reach out to Employee Trust Funds for additional information. Understanding My Jailer Election - Video https://etf.wi.gov/ and search Act 4 or call 1-877-533-5020

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application.

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and background, oral interview, review of references, extensive background investigation, and/or other job-related selection procedures.

The selected candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer medical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Candidates offered employment will be required to submit to and pass the post-offer assessments: physical and back exam, drug screen, fingerprinting, and a psychological assessment that are paid for by Marathon County.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

This classification may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Refer to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Exposure Control Plan for more specific information.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process.

Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone [phone] to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department.

If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law Marathon County was officially established in 1850 and is the largest of Wisconsin’s 72 counties today.

Centrally located, Marathon County is easy to find, but with 1,584 square miles of natural beauty set in the Wisconsin River Valley, it is hard to leave.

Marathon County has a population of 137,958 including the Wausau metropolitan area of 70,000.

Marathon County offers a combination of big city amenities with the look and feel of the great north-woods, surrounded by hills, lakes, and rivers; complete with small town hospitality.

Our community takes pride in its natural beauty, abundant recreation opportunities, quality education, healthcare, diversity, industry, and overall quality of life.

Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, biking, swimming, hiking, cross country or downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, camping, or anything in between, Marathon County is the place to be!

In fact, Wausau and Central Wisconsin was voted as The BEST Place in Wisconsin for Outdoor Activities by the readers of Wisconsin Trails magazine.

In addition to four seasons of recreation, Marathon County also has a thriving arts community, events and festivals, an active nightlife scene, diverse dining options, and a convenient regional airport.

Basecamp Greater Wausau offers eligible out-of-state professionals a $10,000 relocation grant and additional benefits to help them build a life in the Greater Wausau region.

The Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership (GWPP) is facilitating the program in collaboration with regional project partners.

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Please contact us at 715-261-1457 OR 715-261-1451.