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Jail/Corrections Officer

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Superior
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Jail Sergeant(s), Jail Lieutenant, and Jail Captain, A Jailer is responsible for maintaining the institution's security and the custody and correctional treatment of inmates. A Jailer's primary focus is the maintenance of the institution's security, contribution to the health and welfare of the inmates, and the promotion of good public relations. Additional collateral assignments may include program facilitation and activities coordination. Full list of duties and responsibilities available on the Douglas County website - http://douglascountywi.gov.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$24.61
-
Salary Maximum
$28.56
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund

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
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • 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
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
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 Agency
Douglas County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

1316 N. 14th St. Ste. 301
Superior, WI 54880
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 395-1429
Email
Application Contact Email
adminhr@douglascountywi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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