Price County is accepting applications to fill casual part-time vacancies for Correction Officer/Civilian Dispatcher positions within the Price County Sheriff’s Office. These positions maintain security within the Price County detention facility and are responsible for the safety and well-being of all prisoners committed to the detention facility. Work involves booking arrested persons upon arrival to jail controlling the movements of prisoners conducting searches and transporting prisoners to and from other jail facilities as well as answering phones dispatching officers to complaints time system data entry management system data entry and other clerical duties as assigned. Applicants must be willing to work 12 hour shifts and must be available to work days nights weekends and holidays. These positions have a hourly wage of $24.35 (Grade 6).
- Must be citizen of the United States
- 18 years of age or older upon appointment
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Have a valid Wisconsin driver's license upon appointment
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers; and management staff
- Must be able to physically perform all the necessary duties of the position. Will be required to complete an agility/fitness assessment.
- Ability to possess a firearm
- No felony convictions
- No domestic abuse convictions
The selection process for this position may include a background investigation; an oral interview; a physical assessment; a medical examination including a drug screen and a psychological assessment.
Located in north central Wisconsin midway between Hayward and Minocqua, Price County is home to a variety of natural resources. Our abundance of woods and waters provides endless outdoor recreational opportunities. The communities in Price County offer shopping, dining services, affordable housing, and a friendly atmosphere.
PLEASE NOTE: The Price County online application and public safety questions, or a Wisconsin Department of Justice form DJ-LE-330 Application for Employment including questions A – C answered on separate sheet(s) of paper must be fully completed and received by the application deadline in order to be considered for this position. Application materials are available from and may be submitted to the following:
-
In person or by mail at the Price County Office of Administration, Price County Courthouse, 126 Cherry St. Rm. 104, Phillips WI 54555
-
By phone at (715)339-5131– Please leave message with spelling of name and address
-
By email at [email protected]
-
Online at www.pricecounty.wi.gov
-
By fax (715) 339-6434
Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration to be considered for this position. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Price County is an equal opportunity employer.
Exempt : No
Type : PT Employee
Department : SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT - JAIL
Location : DEFAULT
