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Jail/Corrections Officer

Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Port Washington
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

• Assign prisoners to specific cells, check cells regularly for security purposes, conduct random searches, operate the jail control center, self-initiate appropriate activity when not involved with assigned tasks • Receive and release all prisoners, make in-custody searches, check and secure personal property of persons being incarcerated, complete a booking, photograph and fingerprint prisoners • Supervise Huber inmates as they go to and return from their place of employment, and supervise trustees as they work in the jail • Control and distribute medicines as prescribed • Arrange visiting times for family and legal counsel of inmates, keep track of court appearances, accompany inmates to court, act as court security when necessary, testify in court as ordered • Operate breathalyzer and SCBA equipment as necessary; any other duties

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$27.22
-
Salary Maximum
$34.79
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    20

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • Must live within adjacent county within 6 months of probation. Probation is 1 year.
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 Name
Hannah Karnitz
Application Contact Title
Administrative Services Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

1201 S Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 284-7172
Email
Application Contact Email
hkarnitz@co.ozaukee.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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