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Jail/Corrections Officer

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Portage
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

This position is in the County Jail Classification under the general supervision of the Columbia County Sheriff and/or Jail Administrator. Guard and supervises inmates in the jail.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$27.17
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Long Term Disability
  • Additional $2 per hour weekend pay
  • Retention Pay

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
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Submit written answers to questions in section 6 of application.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jamie Henriksen
Application Contact Title
HR Program Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
Columbia County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

112 E. Edgewater St.
PO Box 63
Portage, WI 53901
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 742-9667
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 742-9802
Email
Application Contact Email
human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume

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