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Jail/Corrections Officer

Taylor County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Medford
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll either help care for and supervise individuals in the Taylor County Jail or assist the public and first responders through our Communications Center, including answering 911 calls. While this is a non-sworn position without arrest powers, it is an important part of keeping our community safe.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$23.96
-
Salary Maximum
$28.19
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Excellent benefits to include participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.2% matched County Contribution. Annual wage increase. Additional compensation for duties undertaken beyond the scope of original role.
Number of Paid Holidays
9

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
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • 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
  • We’re looking for individuals who are responsible, calm under pressure, and committed to helping others. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior law enforcement or related experience is a plus but not required.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
Other Notes
  • This position works 12-hour shifts of 4 days on and 4 days off.
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
Stacy Doriot
Application Contact Title
Administrative Specialist
Application Contact Agency
Taylor County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

224 S 2nd Street
Medford, WI 54451
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 748-2200 5
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(715) 748-3813
Email
Application Contact Email
human.resources@co.taylor.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application

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