JAILER – MALE
Chippewa County is currently seeking candidates for Jailer positions within the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department. This position is responsible for supervising inmates of the Chippewa County Jail while assuring a safe, secure, and sanitary environment in accordance with established procedure and guidelines under the general direction of the Jail Sergeants and Jail Lieutenant. Qualified candidates will have the ability to manage, direct and command people in a respectful and effective manner as well as a demonstrated history of being able to think and act quickly, accurately and calmly under time constraints and in difficult or emergency situations. Chippewa County Jailers are required to work 12-hour shifts (6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM) which includes weekends and holidays.
*Current Shift Openings: Nights, 6 PM – 6 AM includes shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Two (2) years of previous full-time work experience required. Two (2) of previous corrections/jail experience preferred. 200-hour basic Jail Officers Certification must be obtained within one year of hire if not already certified (tuition and wages while attending the school are paid by Chippewa County). A valid driver’s licenses is required and a cell phone is recommended. Visit www.chippeacountywi.gov and select “Career Opportunities” to view the full position description and other job requirements.
*If applicant is Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certified or possess an equivalent out of state certification at time of hire and possess 30 college credits from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education upon hire unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993 and must possess 60 college credits within 5 years of hire from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993, they may be considered as a Jailer II candidate. Jailer II must be LESB Certified and meet college credit requirements listed above at time of hire.
Jailer I – Starting Wage: $24.54 – $26.67 per hour depending on qualifications. Maximum Wage: $32 per hour.
Jailer II – starting Wage: $27.59 – $29.99 per hour depending on qualifications. Maximum Wage: $35.99 per hour.
Night Shift: An additional $1.00 per hour, for night shift differential.
Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($3,000 – Single and $6,000 – Family) with $0 monthly premiums! Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy in Lake Hallie, Augusta, Thor, Chetek, and Cameron with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit:
https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, December 1st 2024 at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
Interviews will be conducted the week of Monday, December 9th – Friday, December 13th 2024.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chippewa/
Deadline Note: TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, December 1st 2024 at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.