Jail/Corrections Officer

 Ascertains that commitments and arrests of individuals to be detained in jail are in proper order.  Properly books all prisoners upon their arrival at the jail, including performing a personal search, logging into the computer all personal belongings and securing the same, logging in inmate identifying information, fingerprinting and photographing the inmate, issuing clothing, bedding and other supplies.  Performs medical screening, suicide screening and follows policy for approval and distribution of medications.  Perform alcohol breath tests as needed and confining the inmate as may be required.  Escorts inmates between cells, to programming and visiting, keeping inmates segregated according to classification.  Transporting inmates anywhere within the State of WI.  Makes and logs periodic cell checks and checks cellblocks for cleanliness and contraband.

 Administers discipline and enforcement of all rules and regulations among the prisoners.  Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the jail; assigns, supervises and inspects the work of inmates engaged in on-site clean-up.  Maintains various jail records and logs including visitation log, medical log, keeping track of inmate mail, the logging of shift events and preparing written reports; performs upkeep of jail records and filings.  Performs all duties to ensure the safety and security of the inmates. Delivers medications to inmates and contacts proper medical staff regarding inmates medical concerns according to policy and procedure.  Supervises the comings and goings of Huber inmates; performs strip searches, recording and storing goods and valuables received and issues brown-bag lunches. Verifies work release schedules. Maintains communication between shifts and keeps supervisor informed of any problems, complaints or infractions of rules and/or regulations.  Oversees the distribution of meals by inmate workers; maintains meal counts and forwards to Food Service Director.  Uses verbal skills, assigned weapons, handcuffs and other restraints, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.  Ability to use all issued equipment such as handcuffs, batons, O.C. Spray, Electronic Control Device (ECD) and the SBCA (self-contained breathing apparatus).