Lead Corrections Sergeant: Security & Team Leadership

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin

Employee assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Correctional Sergeant to lead officers and supervise residents, ensuring security and program compliance across facilities in the state. You will communicate with staff, manage shifts, and uphold safety standards.

The role reports to Supervising Officer 1/2 and includes pay differentials, a base rate of $37.08/hr, and comprehensive benefits; remote work is not available, with continuous eligibility and probationary requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with crowd control and security procedures
• Ability to direct staff and residents
• Inspection and operation of facilities
• First aid training
• Writing reports and documenting incidents

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise correctional officers on duty.
• Oversee interaction of residents to maintain security.
• Escort residents off-site as required.
• Communicate institution information and concerns to staff and public.
• Maintain record keeping systems and professional interactions.

Skills

Crowd control

Staff direction

First aid

Report writing

Security procedures

Job description

State of Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Correctional Sergeant to lead officers and supervise residents, ensuring security and program compliance across facilities in the state. You will communicate with staff, manage shifts, and uphold safety standards.

The role reports to Supervising Officer 1/2 and includes pay differentials, a base rate of $37.08/hr, and comprehensive benefits; remote work is not available, with continuous eligibility and probationary requirements.