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(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association

Corrections Officer

(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association, Portage, Wisconsin, United States, 53901

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Portage County is creating a eligibility list for future hiring as a Corrections Officer!

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is 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.

This position has a 7 on / 7 off work schedule!

2026 starting pay is $26.23 per hour

Job Responsibilities

Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

First line inmate grievance mediator

Completion of initial mental health screenings

Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities

Dispense medication and assist nurse with medical visits

Provides mental and physical triage to inmates

Maintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problems

Photograph and fingerprint inmates

Required Skills

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior corrections experience preferred.

Additional requirements include:

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor

Must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen

Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of Jailers

Must satisfactorily complete all required training and 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.)

Benefits

Vacation – available on day one!

Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co‑pay plan)

Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 7.2%!

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life 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 County

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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