Summary
Jail Officer Position
Duties include maintaining safety, security and discipline in the Jail, intervening to stop disturbances, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates, taking custody of and releasing inmates, and preparing reports and other paperwork. Applicants must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.
Qualifications
Minimum age: 20 U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2)) No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin No misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a) Must be of good character Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement duties Ability to meet physical performance requirements Vision correctable to 20/20 Basic computer literacy Good written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment After probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff's Office
Benefits
Green County offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending Account, 9 paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and vacation
Job Description
Jail Officer Position
Duties include maintaining safety, security and discipline in the Jail, intervening to stop disturbances, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates, taking custody of and releasing inmates, and preparing reports and other paperwork. Applicants must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.
Qualifications
Minimum age: 20 U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2)) No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin No misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a) Must be of good character Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement duties Ability to meet physical performance requirements Vision correctable to 20/20 Basic computer literacy Good written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment After probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff's Office
Benefits
Green County offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending Account, 9 paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and vacation
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