Correction Officer - Eligibility List

Summary

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and in addition, isalsoopening upa 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies. We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff's Office, the Portage County Sheriff's Office may be right for you! 2026starting pay is $26.23per hourThis position has a 7 on /7 off work schedule!What are the primary job responsibilities?Supervises inmates and maintainssecurity of Jail and Juvenile Detention CenterFirst line inmate grievance mediatorCompletion of initial mental health screeningsAssists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilitiesDispense medication and assist nurse with medical visitsProvides mental and physical triage to inmatesMaintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problemsPhotograph and fingerprint inmatesThese are the skills we are seeking:High school diploma or equivalent.Prior corrections experience preferred.Additional requirements include:Valid Wisconsin Driver's LicenseNo felony convictions unless pardoned by the GovernorMust be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. CitizenMust meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of JailersMust satisfactorily complete all required trainingand pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)Portage County offers aGREATbenefit package, which includes the following;Vacation - available on day one!Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with aCounty contributionor a PPO Co-pay plan)Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment!Earn up to $600 per year!Flexible spending accountDental insuranceState of Wisconsin Retirement Plan -County contribution of 7.2%!Paid holidaysPaid sick leaveLife insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanPortage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and in addition, isalsoopening upa 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies. We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff's Office, the Portage County Sheriff's Office may be right for you! 2026starting pay is $26.23per hourThis position has a 7 on /7 off work schedule!What are the primary job responsibilities?Supervises inmates and maintainssecurity of Jail and Juvenile Detention CenterFirst line inmate grievance mediatorCompletion of initial mental health screeningsAssists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilitiesDispense medication and assist nurse with medical visitsProvides mental and physical triage to inmatesMaintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problemsPhotograph and fingerprint inmatesThese are the skills we are seeking:High school diploma or equivalent.Prior corrections experience preferred.Additional requirements include:Valid Wisconsin Driver's LicenseNo felony convictions unless pardoned by the GovernorMust be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. CitizenMust meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of JailersMust satisfactorily complete all required trainingand pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)Portage County offers aGREATbenefit package, which includes the following;Vacation - available on day one!Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with aCounty contributionor a PPO Co-pay plan)Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment!Earn up to $600 per year!Flexible spending accountDental insuranceState of Wisconsin Retirement Plan -County contribution of 7.2%!Paid holidaysPaid sick leaveLife insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanPortage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr