Jail/Corrections Officer
Door County Sheriff's Office
Agency City
Sturgeon Bay
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Come and work where you vacation! Door County offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Our Security Deputies are deputized in the protective service classification.
Reason for Announcement:
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:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Vision Insurance
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 Age18
- Successful completion of Correction Training Officer (CTO) training and evaluation program within the first (12) months of hire
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Complete the essay questions as listed in the online posting
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
421 Nebraska St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
United States