On Call - Corrections Officer - Portage County

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?

2024 starting pay is $24.73/ 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.

• 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