What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Sergeant position at Waupun Correctional Institution?
Waupun Correctional Institution Waupun, WI looking to fill openings for Correctional Sergeants. Are you are looking for a career in criminal justice? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others?
- WCI - offering $8.00 per hour add-on pay in addition to base pay
- Ask about our $2000 Sign On Bonus! (restrictions may apply)
Full time, unlimited earning potential, excellent retirement and Benefits! Rapid Advancement opportunities.
New to Corrections? Not a problem! Paid six week pre-service training located in Madison then on-the-job training at the institution, 2025 Academy: Start Dates 4/7/25, 5/19/25, & 6/30/25
Why work for us?
In addition to becoming part of our great work environment and company culture, we offer an excellent compensation package including:
- Comprehensive State Benefits Package
- Paid vacation, personal days, and legal holidays (potential for up to 212 hours off in the first year)
- Health - Dental – Vision
- Life Insurance - Short and Long Term Disability - 401K - and more!
- Night & Weekend pay differential
Uniforms provided
Location: 200 S Madison Street, Waupun, WI 53963
About Waupun Correctional Institution
The Department of Corrections is the largest agency in the State of Wisconsin, employing over 10,000 employees to include uniformed correctional staff and non-uniformed support staff to manage inmate populations in our state correctional facilities.
Protect the public, our staff and those in our charge.
Provide opportunities for positive change and success.
Promote, inform and educate others about our programs and successes.
Correctional Sergeants, under the general supervision of the Supervising Officer 1 and Supervising Officer 2, are responsible for the security, custody, control, and rehabilitation of persons in our care at Waupun Correctional Institution, assuming total responsibility for post operations in a particular area on an assigned shift, and performing other related work as required. This institution is a maximum-security correctional institution.
*The starting pay rate is $35.29 per hour with generous pay progressions. All add-on pay is eligible for time and a half premium overtime pay for all regular hours over 40 per week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.29 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $8 - $35