Correctional Officer

Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:

• Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic
• Time off: 15 vacation days upon hire, sick time and 10 paid holidays
• Other perks: Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount, wellness program and much more!

What to expect:
Correctional Officers are part of a diverse professional family, with a commitment to facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Processes inmates admitted to and discharged or transferred from facilities; receives and maintains the personal property of inmates; issues clothing and supplies to new inmates; returns or sends personal property to inmates on discharge
• Arranges for transportation of inmates if necessary; may be assigned to assist sworn law enforcement officers in the transporting of prisoners; escorts civilian visitors and staff through institutional facility; provides security service for nurses, physicians, counsel, and others in their contact with prisoners
• Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations and on work and other assignments; searches inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics; inspects quarters of inmates for contraband, sanitary conditions and orderliness; restrains violent or disturbed prisoners and arrestees brought into the presentenced facility under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

High school diploma, or equivalent, Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Correctional/Police Science or Bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred. In-lieu-of an Associate or Bachelor's degree the department will consider candidates that have current Department of Justice (DOJ) certification, as Jail Officers in the State of Wisconsin, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.

Please apply online at SheboyganCounty.com. Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person