Corrections Officer - Jail Security & Inmate Care

Getactivewoodcounty; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wood County is seeking a Corrections Officer to provide care for inmates, maintain security, and support daily jail operations. You will assist with transports, screening, and classification while documenting activities in the designated systems.

Responsibilities include supervising inmate routines, coordinating meals, medications, and visits. Candidates must meet education requirements and pass background checks, with familiarity in emergency response and safety protocols a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Wisconsin Basic Jail Certification Academy preferred or required.
• U.S. citizen, 18+, no felony convictions, pass background and health screens.

Responsibilities

• Care for jail inmates and maintain security and order.
• Assist with transports and inmate management tasks.
• Complete paperwork and log inmate information in required systems.
• Conduct searches, inspections, and routine duties as assigned.
• Support visitation, meals, medications, and daily operations.
• Follow safety and county policies in all duties.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Corrections certification

Tools

Jail Record Management system

NCIC checks

Job description

Wood County is seeking a Corrections Officer to provide care for inmates, maintain security, and support daily jail operations. You will assist with transports, screening, and classification while documenting activities in the designated systems.

Responsibilities include supervising inmate routines, coordinating meals, medications, and visits. Candidates must meet education requirements and pass background checks, with familiarity in emergency response and safety protocols a must.