On Call - Corrections Officer

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 28,947 - 41,227; Part time

Job summary

Portage County is seeking an On-Call Corrections Officer for the Sheriff's Office. This position involves supervising inmates, mediating grievances, assisting medical staff, and maintaining security in the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Ideal candidates must have Corrections Officer experience and meet specific qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have prior Corrections Officer experience.
• Employed for at least one full-time year as a jail or juvenile detention officer in the last three years.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
• Completes initial mental health screenings and assists in transporting prisoners.
• Documents behavioral problems and maintains required data.

Skills

Supervision

Grievance mediation

Mental health screening

Medication dispensing

Data maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of basic jailer school

Job description

Portage Countycurrently has a rewarding opportunity as anOn-Call Corrections Officerwithin the Sheriff's Office.Do you have prior Corrections Officerexperience and looking to pick up some hours in a rewarding position?

2025starting pay is $25.47/ hr


What are the primary job responsibilities?

• Supervises inmates and maintainssecurity of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center
• First line inmate grievance mediator
• Completion of initial mental health screenings
• Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities
• 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

These are the minimum qualificationswe are seeking:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of basic jailer school or grandfathered by Wisconsin Training and Standards board.
• Must have been employed for at least one consecutive full-time year as a jail or juvenile detention officer within the last three years.

Additional requirements include:

• 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 during time period established by department and pass background check.

* On Call Casual positions are not eligible for benefits

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer