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Jail/Corrections Officer

Door County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Sturgeon Bay
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Conduct security checks of housing units, common areas, recreation areas, Huber areas, and visitation spaces to ensure the safety and security of staff, inmates, and visitors. Monitor inmate activities, investigate incidents, and document findings in accordance with facility policies. Perform prisoner intake procedures, including screenings, searches, fingerprinting, photographing, inventorying property, and assigning housing. Maintain detailed records such as activity logs, incident reports, visitation logs, and medical/mental health documentation. Distribute inmate meals, medications, laundry, and mail in accordance with established procedures. Respond to disturbances, medical or mental health emergencies, and requests for assistance, providing appropriate intervention. Prepare and escort inmates for court, attorney visits, and transfers between facilities. Supervise Huber inmates entering or exiting for work release and ensure compliance with facility rules. Apply disciplinary actions for rule violations as required. Transport inmates to and from outside facilities in compliance with security procedures. Carry out law enforcement duties within the jail consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal laws. Administer breathalyzer testing as needed.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Door County offers a competitive Lateral Transfer Program. Instances where a candidate comes into a position with years of experience, the county will match the wage of the years of service provided.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$29.86
-
Salary Maximum
$35.66
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Vision Insurance
Number of Paid Holidays
8

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 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
  • Successful completion of Correction Training Officer (CTO) training and evaluation program within the first (12) months of hire

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Minimum of 60 college credits preferred

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
Other Notes
  • Complete the essay questions as listed in the online posting
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
Christina Baudhuin
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Door County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

421 Nebraska St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 746-2319
Email
Application Contact Email
cbaudhuin@co.door.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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