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Jail/Corrections Officer

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Jefferson
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

All Deputy Jailors are sworn and maintain protective status with paid WRS contributions. Employment begins in the jail division where your main responsibility will be maintaining security of the jail and inmate population housed within. Deputy Jailors also have numerous opportunities to become members of the many specialty units of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office within the Jail and Patrol Divisions.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Applicants with prior jail/correctional experience may be compensated with pay and time off based upon prior jail/correctional experience and certifications already obtained.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$30.14
-
Salary Maximum
$35.72
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • 3% Wage Increase for 2025 ($31.05 - $36.80
Number of Paid Holidays
10

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

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • Exemption from Written Exam - with 2 years of Correctional Experience
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:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Margo Gray
Application Contact Title
Captain
Application Contact Agency
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

411 S. Center Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 674-7328
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(920) 674-7126
Email
Application Contact Email
margog@jeffersoncountywi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application

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