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Jail/Corrections Officer

Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Chippewa Falls
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

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.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$24.54
-
Salary Maximum
$29.99
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Medical Flexible Spending
  • Dependent Care - Flex Spending
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Musculoskeletal Partner - Doctors of Physical Therapy *FREE
  • Near-Site Clinic - ReforMedicine *FREE
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Funeral Leave
Number of Paid Holidays
10

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 felony convictions
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
Additional Education Information
*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 II – starting Wage: $27.59 - $29.99 per hour depending on qualifications. Maximum Wage: $35.99 per hour.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
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
Kristy Ketterhagen
Application Contact Title
HR Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Chippewa County
Application Contact Address

WI
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application

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