What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jailer (Correctional Officer) position at La Crosse County, WI?
Salary : $27.71 Hourly
Location : La Crosse, WI
Job Type : Full Time
Department : Sheriff
Opening Date : 11 / 14 / 2024
Overview
Are you passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a supportive environment?
Join La Crosse County and take the next step in your career.
This is a specialized non-law enforcement position in the Jail Division of the Sheriff's Office maintaining security in a modern jail facility. This role works various shifts under rigid rules and regulations in the care of inmates and maintenance of safety and security in a jail that operates 24 hours per day / seven days per week.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and offer the opportunity to become part of an organization that values all team members and respects diversity.
We offer :
- A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
- Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth.
- A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
- The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.
- Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits.
In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including :
Essential Job Functions
Receives inmates committed to the County Jail and safeguards their possessions, including currency.
Writes reports and completes jail records, such as booking and release information.
Enters data into a computer.
Supervises the activities of inmates, seeing that they are properly clothed and personal welfare is appropriately monitored.
Distributes medications to inmates and assists in provision of basic health care treatments, as directed by facility health care personnel.
Operates security equipment in a modern jail.
Searches committed persons for contraband and non-authorized articles.
Maintains close surveillance of inmates for security, prevention of accidents and of inmates doing harm to themselves or others.
Administers emergency medical aid, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
Conducts searches of inmate living areas and other areas of the facility, to detect possible contraband items.
Answers inquiries when within authority to do so or refers such inquires to appropriate authorities.
Appears in court and testifies as a witness.
Uses OC spray(pepper spray) and electronic control devices as per training.
Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
Receives and records fines and bail / bond transactions.
Conducts releases of inmates from custody, completing all appropriate release documents, and return property to inmates.
Employee is expected to report to work on time and when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
Physical demands : Majority of time is spent standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and using near and far vision. Sits, stands, bends, reads, and writes intermittently throughout the day. In non-routine situations : stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, running, climbing, lifting and carrying; restrains and controls recalcitrant prisoners; wears self-air breathing apparatus weighing approximately 40 lbs.; drags a person (weighing up to 160 lbs.) in case of evacuation. Works various shifts. Tasks may involve exposure to blood / body fluids.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Employees in this class are offered a comprehensive benefit package including :
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Deferred Compensation
Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account
For a more detailed overview of each of these benefits, please click
Salary : $28
