Job Description
Salary: $24.46 to $31.44
12 hour Shifts
Duties:
- Report to work on time as set by supervisors
- Acquires knowledge of essential building and jail mechanisms relating to utilities, locks, and radio/telephone equipment
- Properly book inmates into the jail as outlined in the Jail Policy Manual. This includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and photographing
- Monitor inmates at irregular intervals (cell checks) to ensure their safety and protection and report any emergency and/or special situations
- Monitor the behavior and movement of inmates. Provide supervision of housing units. Apply administrative discipline for violations of jail rules
- Use appropriate levels of force to control violent or non-compliant inmates
- Perform searches of inmates, property, inmate lockers, and housing units
- Provide health care through the Jail Nurse or Jail Doctor
- Provide mental health care through the Mental Health Care Giver
- Serve meals to inmates
- Process and record all incoming and outgoing inmate mail
- Supervise and observe all inmate visitation periods
- Transport inmates to other correctional or treatment facilities, court appearances, and medical-related appointments
- Prepare, maintain, and update the necessary records, files, and computer information on jail inmates and their status
- Maintain a clean and sanitary jail
- Release inmates from custody
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Deferred Compensation
- Wisconsin Retirement System
Company Information
Mission Statement: To protect and serve the public to the best of our abilities with the resources available as Law Enforcement. To partner with EMS, Fire, Emergency Government, Highway Department, Human Services, and local municipalities to create a safer community.
Experience
U.S. Citizen, Minimum of 18 years old, The skills and abilities of this position require a high school diploma. Additional course work and experience in corrections science, criminal justice, corrections, telecommunications and operating a variety of computer applications/systems, is helpful, but not required. Must have or be able to complete certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Jail Officer within one year of employment. Must have or be able to complete the Basic and Advanced TIME training within six months of employment. Must maintain all re-certification requirements. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
