Jail/Corrections Officer
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Agency City
Balsam Lake
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Agency City
Balsam Lake
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Jail Sergeant, the Corrections Officer is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please watch our video to get an overview of the position.
Salary:
Salary Minimum
$23.88
Salary Maximum
$30.52
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits:
Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
- PTO
- Extended Leave
- STD
- LTD
- Vision
- Flex Spending
- Uniforms provided
Number of Paid Holidays
9
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
Other Qualifications
- Become certified by the State of Wisconsin as Jailer/Corrections Officer within the timelines established by the Training and Standards Bureau
- Obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification
- Obtain and maintain Wisconsin DOT TIME training
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
High school diploma
Notes:
Notes
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Written Exam
Other Notes
- Interested applicants must complete our on-line application to be eligible
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:
Link to Application
Click Here to Apply
Contact Information:
Application Contact Name
Eileen Paulson
Application Contact Title
HR Specialist
Application Contact Agency
Polk County
Application Contact Address
100 Polk Plaza
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
United States
Application Contact Phone
(715) 485-9270
Application Contact Fax
(715) 500-6505
Application Contact Email
Eileen.paulson@polkcountywi.gov
Application Contact Website
Apply By:
Application Deadline
Submit:
Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application