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Jail/Corrections Officer

Forest County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Crandon
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Maintain security of inmates and facility involving both direct and indirect supervision. Complete security logs and incident reports. Attend to personal needs of inmates. Direct and supervise inmate visiting, court, various programs and nurse calls. Operate all electronically controlled housing cell doors and sallyports. Monitor closed circuit cameras. Assist with inmate problems and disturbances. Receive arrested or sentenced persons and properly take custody in accordance with established procedures including: fingerprinting, photos, searches, etc. Monitor inmates for dangers of security to themselves and others.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$22.55
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • $22.55/hr. and 40 hours of Vacation after 90 Days of Employment An additional 80 hours of Vacation after 1 Year of Employment Begin Earning Sick Leave after 30 Days of Employment $900 Clothing Allowance after 1 year

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 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
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
Other Qualifications
  • *No experience necessary, we offer on the job training* -Train with our great Jail Staff & attend a 4-week Corrections Academy

Education Requirements:

Additional Education Information
Must have a Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • $22.55/hr. and 40 hours of Vacation after 90 Days of Employment An additional 80 hours of Vacation after 1 Year of Employment Begin Earning Sick Leave after 30 Days of Employment $900 Clothing Allowance after 1 year
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jennifer McLean
Application Contact Title
Executive Administrator
Application Contact Agency
Forest County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

100 S Park Avenue
Crandon, WI 54520
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 478-7736
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(715) 478-3535
Email
Application Contact Email
jmclean@forestcountysheriff.org
Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
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