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Corrections Officer
Jackson County, WI —Black River Falls, WI
- $25.34 - $27.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Basic math
- HIPAA
- Paid time off
- Life insurance

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Corrections Officer

Jackson County, WI -
Black River Falls, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.34 - $27.51 an hour

Benefits

Paid time off
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Physical security
Behavioral observation
Correctional facility incident response
Record keeping
Correctional facility report writing
Basic math
English
Inmate conflict resolution techniques
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Courtroom procedure
Driver's License
Public safety procedures
Safety hazards
Inmate behavior management techniques
Physical safety enforcement
Local ordinances
Documentation Handling
Monitoring residents

Full Job Description

Jackson County is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list to fill future Full Time and Limited Term Corrections Officer positions.

This is a specialized non-law enforcement position in the Corrections Division of the Sheriff's Office. Employees work under close proximity to moderate supervision in maintaining security in a jail facility. Persons in this position operate under rigid state and municipal rules and regulations in the care of inmates and maintenance of safety and security within the jail system. Other duties must be performed as assigned by the Jail Administrator, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and or Sheriff.

Please note:
Full Time Positions are benefited
Limited Term Positions are not benefited

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains inmate records
Maintains jail security
Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles
Monitors conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Escorts inmates to and from visiting room
Serves meals and distributes commissary items to prisoners
Receives inmates to the county jail and safeguards their possessions including currency; processes inmates per booking procedures
Cares for and ensures the safety of all inmates
Appears in court and testifies as witness
Monitors activities of Electronic Monitoring or Huber Law participants
Receives and record fines and bail money
Acts courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with the public, public officials, clients, service vendors, inmates, peer employees, all county related departments, and supervisors
Completes reports and required documentation per department policy in an accurate and timely manner
Maintains up-to-date job knowledge, certifications, licenses and registrations. Keeps up to date on laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends policy/procedure changes to supervisor

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary course work and/or knowledge of public safety and security is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of rules, regulations, statutes and policy regarding custody and discipline of prisoners and operation of jail facilities
Knowledge of public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data and property
Knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process
Knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances and other regulations which apply to county lands and facilities

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in enforcement situations required
Utilize effective communication skills; be polite, courteous and professional in manner
Problem Identification skills – identifying the nature of problems
Social Perceptiveness skills – being aware of other' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Critical Thinking skills – using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Speech skills – talking to others to effectively convey information
Active Listening skills – listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Judgment and Decision Making skills – weighing the relative risks and benefits of a potential action

ABILITY

Documenting/Recording Information – entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format
Resolving Conflict, Negotiating with Others – handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, resolving grievances or otherwise negotiating with others
Communicating with Other Workers – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources
Operating Vehicles or Equipment – running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment
Performing General Physical Activities – performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs such as in physical handling of persons or objects
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships – developing constructive and cooperative working relations among the county and other agencies
Ability to observe and accurately interpret individuals mental and physical conditions and behavior; ability to detect and recognize potential hazards and dangers to the security and safety of inmates of the facility and to take effective action to remedy them
Ability and skill to manage and direct prisoners in a firm and fair manner and to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum use of coercion and creation of hostility and rebellion; ability to deal firmly and tactfully with the general public
Ability to remains calm under adverse circumstances
Ability to prioritize functions under stressful conditions
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from inmates or visitors
Ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task
Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Inductive and deductive reasoning – ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Valid Wisconsin Corrections Officer Certification (or obtain within mandatory time limits)

HIPAA RESPONSIBILITY
All members of the workforce have a responsibility to watch for unauthorized use or disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI), to act to prevent the action, and to report suspected breaches of privacy and security policies to their supervisor, or to the Privacy or Security Officer (example of a breach: member or visitor looking through a claim or personal information left on a desk).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms, hear and talk. The employee is required to run, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, taste and smell. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May be required to restrain and control recalcitrant prisoners; may be required to wear self-air breathing apparatus; may be required to drag or assist in removal of person(s) in event of evacuation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a secured controlled access jail facility.

BENEFIT SUMMARY:

Health Insurance Employee Contribution 2026:
Non Union Employees:
Premium Employee Share - 11%
Family - $2,477.85/month $ 136.28/pay period
Single - $1,086.78/month $ 59.78/pay period

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES UNION:
Premium Employee Share - 12%
Family - $2,477.85/month $ 148.67/pay period
Single - $ 1,086.78/month $ 65.21/pay period

Vision - VSP 2026
Family - $11.22/ pay period
Employee + 1 - $6.82/ pay period
Employee & Child - $ 6.96/ pay period
Single Plan - $ 3.83/ pay period

Dental Insurance 2026: Employee Share – 50%
Premium Employee Share
Family Plan - $84.98/month $21.25 / pay period
Single Plan - $29.82/month $7.10 / pay period

Life Insurance: County paid for employee equal to yearly salary. Additional coverage and coverage for spouse and dependents are available at additional cost.

Deferred Compensation Plans: Two plans are available.

Voluntary Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness Insurance: Employer will contribute $10 per month towards the plan.

ID Protection

State Retirement: Employer match 50%

PTO: General Employees: 22 days during years 1 & 2 to a maximum of 37 days
Managers: 27 days per year during 1st – 6th years of service; to a maximum of 37 days
Jail/Dispatch: 24 days during years 1-5 to a maximum of 37 days

Holidays: Non-Law Enforcement: 9 specific and 1 floating
Law Enforcement: 10 personal days in lieu of holidays

This benefit summary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an implied contract of employment.

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