Jailer

Monroe County; Sparta, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County in Sparta, WI is looking for a Jailer to provide jail security through care, custody, and control of inmates. You will prepare paperwork, forms, booking information, and reports, and you will maintain public security and confidence when dealing with the public either in person or by phone.

This full-time position offers 12-hour shifts with more time off, every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off, and a starting wage of $26.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• No felony convictions and clean legal record.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Ability to react quickly to stressful situations.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain jail security through care, custody, and control of inmates.
• Prepare paperwork, forms, booking information, and reports.
• Maintain public security and confidence when dealing with the public in person or by phone.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stress management

Evening/weekend work

No felony convictions

Job description

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jailer

• Type: Full Time
• Posted Date: 04/14/2026

Our Jailers provide jail security through care, custody, and control of inmates; they prepare paperwork, forms, booking information, and reports; and they maintain public security and confidence in dealing with the public either in person or by phone.

Full-time positions include the following:

• 12 hour shifts which allow for more time off of work
• Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
• Starting wage of $26.63 hourly

Qualifications: No felony convictions, good verbal and written communications, ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations, ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

AA/EOE