Corrections Officer: Inmate Care & Security

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified candidates for a Corrections Officer vacancy and a 6-month eligibility list for future openings. The department emphasizes a progressive, community-oriented approach while maintaining safety in Portage County jails.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates, ensuring jail security, handling inmate grievances, coordinating health screenings, transport support, medication dispensing, and documenting behavioral issues with accurate records.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
• No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of Jailers.
• Must satisfactorily complete all required training and pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and facilities.
• Juvenile Detention Center First line inmate grievance mediator
• Completion of initial mental health screenings
• Assists in the transport
• 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

Job description

Portage County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified candidates for a Corrections Officer vacancy and a 6-month eligibility list for future openings. The department emphasizes a progressive, community-oriented approach while maintaining safety in Portage County jails.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates, ensuring jail security, handling inmate grievances, coordinating health screenings, transport support, medication dispensing, and documenting behavioral issues with accurate records.