Do you desire a career in law enforcement? Portage County is creating an eligibility list for future hiring as a Corrections Officer.

Some of the duties in the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center Operations include:

• 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

  These are the skills we are seeking:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Completion of basic jailer school or grandfathered by Wisconsin Training and Standards board preferred.
• Prior corrections experience preferred.

• 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 during time period established by department and pass background check

Portage County offers a robust benefit package for this position. Benefits include;

• Vacation - available on date of hire!
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Plan with a County contribution or a traditional PPO Plan)
• Employee Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance- premium paid by the County
• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County
• Dental insurance
• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer