Corrections Officer

Portage County is looking to hire a Corrections Officer to join their team! The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community oriented Sheriff’s Office, the Portage County Sheriff’s Office may be right for you.

This position has a 7 on / 7 off work schedule!

2024 starting pay is $24.73 per hour

What are the primary job responsibilities?

Supervises inmates and maintains security 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 skills we are seeking:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior corrections experience preferred.
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 and pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)

Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;

Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

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