Male Full-Time Sworn Jail Deputy, WPPA Union

Green County Sheriff's Office; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Deferred compensation

Uniforms and gear provided

Extra duty pay for Jail Training Off.,

Honor Guard opportunities

Lateral Entry Program

Job summary

The Green County Sheriff's Office is hiring a WPPA Union Full-Time Jailer. Starting pay is $26.67 per hour with night differential and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and a deferred compensation plan.

Starting pay can reach up to $30.14 per hour with experience. The Jail Division uses 12-hour rotating shifts, with every other Friday-Sunday off, and offers opportunities such as Honor Guard and specialized training.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 20.
• U.S. citizen
• No disqualifying felonies or domestic violence convictions.
• Good character and sound health for police duties.
• Ability to meet physical performance requirements.
• Vision 20/20 or better with correction.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Residency within 40 miles after probation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, security and discipline in the jail.
• Intervene to stop disturbances.
• Conduct searches and inspections.
• Surveillance of inmates.
• Take custody of and release inmates.
• Prepare reports and paperwork.
• Rotating twelve-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Basic computer literacy

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LESB Jailor certification (post-hire)

Job description

WPPA Union Full-Time Male Jailer. Starting pay is $26.67 hourly with shift differential for night shift. Position includes Wisconsin Retirement Fund, and comprehensive County benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and deferred compensation. Uniforms and gear are provided.

Extra duty pay for Jail Training Officer, WI DOJ Certified Instructor and Bilingual (Spanish).

Several benefit time options: vacation, personal, holiday, comp time, and sick leave

Special assignment opportunities available in Honor Guard.

Incentive pay for physical readiness.

Experienced applicants may qualify for our Lateral Entry Program. Starting pay up to $30.14, depending on years of service.

The Jail Division works 12 hour shifts with every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.

Duties

• maintaining safety, security and discipline in the jail
• intervening to stop disturbances
• conducting searches and inspections
• surveillance of all inmates
• taking custody of and releasing inmates
• preparing reports and other paperwork
• Weekends, holidays and rotating shifts are required

Applicants must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum age: 20
• U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2))
• No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin
• No misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a)
• Must be of good character
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement duties
• Ability to meet physical performance requirements
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Basic computer literacy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment
• After probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff’s Office

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Once hired, must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintain appropriate 24-hour recertification requirements.

A complete job description is available on the Green County Sheriff’s website: www.greencountywi.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Green does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in employment or its programs, services, or activities. Green County requires a drug screening as part of the employment process, and a physical exam is required upon hiring.

Legal Notice

302.41 Care of prisoners. Whenever there is a prisoner in any jail there shall be at least one person of the same sex on duty who is wholly responsible to the sheriff or keeper for the custody, cleanliness, food and care of such prisoner.

History: 1975 c. 94; 1989 a. 31 s. 1665; Stats. 1989 s. 302.41.

This section does not conflict with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. Discussing a “bona fide occupational qualification” under Title VII of the federal 1964 Civil Rights Act. Counties must comply with this section when they can do so without conflict with Title VII. 70 Atty. Gen. 202.