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Jail/Corrections Officer

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Agency City
Statewide
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Upon completion of paid training, will perform security related tasks in the institution. Will direct and monitor inmate behavior, counsel inmates, maintain records, conduct personal searches, may provide inmate transportation in a State vehicle to/from other facilities.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$19.00
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Dental
  • Paid Holidays
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • After training pay increase to $18.65. Institution add-on pay available.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • No felony convictions
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
Other Qualifications
  • Pass a medical exam and pre-work screen physical assessment.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Agency
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Application Contact Address

3099 E Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 240-5555
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 240-3343
Email
Application Contact Email
DOCcorrectionalofficerrecruitment@wisconsin.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

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