Jail/Corrections Officer

Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Chippewa Falls

,

Agency State

Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Fill vacancy

Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Chippewa County is currently seeking candidates for Jailer positions within the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department. This position is responsible for supervising inmates of the Chippewa County Jail while assuring a safe, secure, and sanitary environment in accordance with established procedure and guidelines under the general direction of the Jail Sergeants and Jail Lieutenant. Qualified candidates will have the ability to manage, direct and command people in a respectful and effective manner as well as a demonstrated history of being able to think and act quickly, accurately and calmly under time constraints and in difficult or emergency situations. Chippewa County Jailers are required to work 12-hour shifts (6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM) which includes weekends and holidays. *Current Shift Openings: Nights, 6 PM – 6 AM includes shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

Salary:

$25.29

$30.95

per

Hour

Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Deferred Compensation
Dental
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Medical Flex Spending
Dependent Care Flex Spending
Vision Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurnace
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability *Employer Paid
Funeral Leave
Musculoskeletal Partner - Doctors of Physical Therapy
Near-Site Clinic - ReforMedicine
Care Navigation - Amplify

Qualifications:

Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform essential functions of this position
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 felony convictions
Previous experience
React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
U.S. citizen

Minimum Age:

Minimum Age

18

Education Requirements:

High school diploma

*If applicant is Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certified or possess an equivalent out of state certification at time of hire and possess 30 college credits from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education upon hire unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993 and must possess 60 college credits within 5 years of hire from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993, they may be considered as a Jailer II candidate. Jailer II must be LESB Certified and meet college credit requirements listed above at time of hire.

Notes:

Background Check
Drug Screening
Medical Examination
Oral Interviews
Physical Fitness/Agility Screening

Affirmative Action (AA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Kristy Ketterhagen

HR Generalist

Chippewa County

WI
United States

Phone

Website

JAILER - Chippewa County

Apply By:

December 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM

Submit:

Agency Application

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