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Jail/Corrections Officer

Walworth County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Elkhorn
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

As a Correctional Officer, you will serve the community of Walworth County by keeping all individuals inside and outside safe. No two days are alike within the Walworth County Jail. Some days will be fast-paced while others could be slow moving.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Candidates with one year or more of previous corrections experience will be considered for advanced placement in the wage scale.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$28.36
-
Salary Maximum
$37.28
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Scheduled Time Off (STO)
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
Other Notes
  • Law Enforcement Suitability (pre-psychological) testing
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
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
Lisa Pohl
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Walworth County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

PO Box 1001
100 W. Walworth Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 741-7949
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(262) 741-7948
Email
Application Contact Email
pohl@co.walworth.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application

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