This position pays out for overtime hours as well as holiday pay in addition to the annual salary. Candidates with prior corrections experience (Jail or WI DOC) may start above the hiring rate depending on prior years of service.

Jail Deputies currently work 4 days on, 2 days off rotating scheduling working 8.5-hour shifts. Shifts are assigned by seniority bid and are 1st Shift (0630-1500), 2nd Shift (1430-2300), or 3rd Shift (2230-0700) with new hires being assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift.

• Maintain jail security with regular patrols of housing units and through direct and indirect surveillance of inmate activities.

• Detect and intercede to prevent inmate violations of state statutes, and/or municipal and county ordinances.

• Investigate possible criminal activity and prepare reports for review by the District Attorney’s Office.

• Investigate inmate violations of jail rules and administer discipline as outlined in written procedures.

• Mediate inmate conflicts, separate and restrain inmates involved in either verbal or physical altercations.

• Conduct searches of inmates and housing areas for contraband, drugs, and/or weapons.

• Identify existing or potential inmate issues and initiates appropriate measures to address and resolve inmate problems.

• Book inmates into jail, including fingerprinting, photographing, screening for medical and mental health, suicide ideation issues, body searches, inventory of personal belongings, and the issuance and explanation of jail rules.

• Release inmates from custody after release conditions have been met.

• Review and create daily briefing information and reports.

• Distribute inmate medications under the supervision of licensed medical professionals.

• Supervise the serving of inmate meals, clothing, and linen exchanges.

• Escort inmates to court, other correctional facilities, and medical and mental health treatment facilities.

• Collect and record bond and fine payments.

• Coordinate inmate work release by checking inmates in and out of the Huber Center, securing and maintaining employment, and verifying attendance at employment.

• Supervise and log inmates’ visits from family, friends, clergy, attorneys, probation and parole staff, law enforcement personnel, and other applicable court officers.

• Stock supplies needed to continue jail operations.

• And other duties as assigned.

Required:

At least 18 years of age

U.S. Citizen

Free of any Felony or Domestic Abuse convictions

Preferred:

Associate's degree in Law Enforcement or another related field

Current Certified Jail or Correctional Officer in the State of Wisconsin having been employed

by another county jail or the Department of Corrections for a minimum of two (2) years full-time

as a Jail/Correctional Officer within the last three (3) years and leaving employment voluntarily

with a satisfactory record.

Four (4) years of full-time military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, honorably

discharged.

Licenses/Certifications:

Wisconsin State Jail Certification, or the ability to become certified within six months of start

date.

State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.