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Location : Sheriff's Office 615 2nd Ave E, WI
Job Type: Full or Part Time
Job Number: 2024-02
Department: Sheriff
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Description
To provide such duties that are required in the operation of a County jail detention facility. The jailer is required to perform his/her duties in such a manner as to insure that secure, safe and sanitary conditions exist at all times. One full-time vacancy, female preferred and accepting applications for both male and female part-time applicants. Part-time positions have the potential to convert to full-time.
Examples of Duties
a. Booking and discharging of inmates and the proper recording of all appropriate inmate demographic information.
b. Control all access to jail.
c. Photograph and fingerprint all new admissions.
d. Interpret and comply with all bond conditions and commitment orders.
e. Allow and supervise prisoner access to educational, recreational, religious and library services.
f. Allow attorneys, probation agents, clergymen, and other authorized individuals access to inmate clients, document all appropriate inmate incidents and activities, including correspondence, visitation, medication, recreation and disciplinary problems.
g. Control and deliver all prescriptions and non-prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals.
h. Receive bail bond monies and fine payments.
i. Comply with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and inmate activities.
j. Identify and take appropriate action with all special inmates such as juveniles, females, mentally disturbed and physically ill inmates.
k. Facilitate and document all huber and work release inmate departures and arrivals.
l. Prevent and report all damage to jai property and jail matters.
m. Maintain constant 24-hour supervision of all inmates and jail facilities.
n. Run intoximeter on OWI arrests.
o. Control inmates from jailer station and/or by patrolling corridors, dorms, cell blocks and work areas.
p. Escort inmates (individually or in groups) to work assignments or other activities.
q. Supervise inmates on work assignments.
r. Inspect cells, dorms, hallways, and visitation area for contraband.
s. Enforce rules of conduct by making both verbal and written reports to superiors.
t. Check on sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazards.
u. Assists in averting fights, riots, and escapes undertaken by inmates.
v. Transfer to court, doctor, and other treatment clinics.
w. Distributes cleaning and sanitation supplies; deliver commissary orders, medications and mail; picks up and delivers personal laundry and bedding for inmates.
x. Operates all locking devices (manual or electronic).
y. Advise public on visiting hours and supervises visiting.
z. Other duties as directed by the Sheriff or designee for the efficient operation of the jail.
Qualifications
a. No felony criminal convictions.
b. Must possess a valid driver's license
c. Must be 18 years of age or older
d. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to:
i. Talk
ii. Hear
iii. Vision: accurately view computer screen, read reports, adjust and focus both long and short distances, dept perception, distinguish faces and objects.
iv. Taste
v. Smell
vi. Stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
b. The employee is occasionally required to:
i. Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ii. Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Training and Certifications: (To be completed after date of hire unless already certified.)
a. Completion of 160 hours Basic Jail Officers "Training".
b. Completion of 24 hours yearly recertification for Jail Officers.
c. Intoximeter Operator Certification
d. T.I.M.E. System Part I
Supplemental Information
a. Working knowledge of computers and software programs.
b. Good organizational and communications skills.
c. Ability to develop a wide range of knowledge of departmental procedures and techniques.
d. Knowledge of techniques and inmate control and precautionary measure used in escorting and supervising inmate work details.
e. Knowledge of defensive tactics.
f. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
g. Ability to supervise the activities of inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
h. Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
i. Ability to work with diverse cultural groups and individuals.
j. Ability to work under stressful situations.
k. Maintain effective working relationships with inmates, the public and fellow employees.
l. Ability to take direction.
m. Ability to work varying shifts.
n. Ability to understand and work with Federal, State, County, and Local laws and ordinances.
o. Ability to accurately interpret individuals mental and physical conditions.
Shifts for Jail personnel will vary, but cover 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. Applicants for these positions must be flexible. .
Insurance:
Health insurance is available to regular employees that work 26 hours per week or more and those that are eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.
Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.
A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.
Sick Leave:
Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight (8) days per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more. New full-time employees are provided with 40 hours upon hire (in addition to the monthly allocation), which may be used for any purpose during the first year of employment.
Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 2080 hours per year:
Upon Hire: 40 hours
After One (1) year: 80 hours
After Five (5) years: 120 hours
After Ten (10) years: 160 hours
After Fifteen (1) years: 200 hours
Up to five (5) days equivalent of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.
For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.
Holidays:
New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve
Holidays are allocated to the employee in an 88-hour comp bank. 11 holidays x 8 hours = 88 hours. 44 hours are given on 1/1 of each year and another 44 hours given on 7/1 of each year. These can be taken as time off or paid. Holidays are pro-rated for regular part-time employees.
Retirement:
Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).
An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.
Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care. Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.Full-Time Employees are eligible for full benefits.
01
Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
03
Are you currently certified as a Jail Officer in the state of Wisconsin?
Required Question
Location : Sheriff's Office 615 2nd Ave E, WI
Job Type: Full or Part Time
Job Number: 2024-02
Department: Sheriff
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Description
To provide such duties that are required in the operation of a County jail detention facility. The jailer is required to perform his/her duties in such a manner as to insure that secure, safe and sanitary conditions exist at all times. One full-time vacancy, female preferred and accepting applications for both male and female part-time applicants. Part-time positions have the potential to convert to full-time.
Examples of Duties
a. Booking and discharging of inmates and the proper recording of all appropriate inmate demographic information.
b. Control all access to jail.
c. Photograph and fingerprint all new admissions.
d. Interpret and comply with all bond conditions and commitment orders.
e. Allow and supervise prisoner access to educational, recreational, religious and library services.
f. Allow attorneys, probation agents, clergymen, and other authorized individuals access to inmate clients, document all appropriate inmate incidents and activities, including correspondence, visitation, medication, recreation and disciplinary problems.
g. Control and deliver all prescriptions and non-prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals.
h. Receive bail bond monies and fine payments.
i. Comply with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and inmate activities.
j. Identify and take appropriate action with all special inmates such as juveniles, females, mentally disturbed and physically ill inmates.
k. Facilitate and document all huber and work release inmate departures and arrivals.
l. Prevent and report all damage to jai property and jail matters.
m. Maintain constant 24-hour supervision of all inmates and jail facilities.
n. Run intoximeter on OWI arrests.
o. Control inmates from jailer station and/or by patrolling corridors, dorms, cell blocks and work areas.
p. Escort inmates (individually or in groups) to work assignments or other activities.
q. Supervise inmates on work assignments.
r. Inspect cells, dorms, hallways, and visitation area for contraband.
s. Enforce rules of conduct by making both verbal and written reports to superiors.
t. Check on sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazards.
u. Assists in averting fights, riots, and escapes undertaken by inmates.
v. Transfer to court, doctor, and other treatment clinics.
w. Distributes cleaning and sanitation supplies; deliver commissary orders, medications and mail; picks up and delivers personal laundry and bedding for inmates.
x. Operates all locking devices (manual or electronic).
y. Advise public on visiting hours and supervises visiting.
z. Other duties as directed by the Sheriff or designee for the efficient operation of the jail.
Qualifications
a. No felony criminal convictions.
b. Must possess a valid driver's license
c. Must be 18 years of age or older
d. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to:
i. Talk
ii. Hear
iii. Vision: accurately view computer screen, read reports, adjust and focus both long and short distances, dept perception, distinguish faces and objects.
iv. Taste
v. Smell
vi. Stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
b. The employee is occasionally required to:
i. Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ii. Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Training and Certifications: (To be completed after date of hire unless already certified.)
a. Completion of 160 hours Basic Jail Officers "Training".
b. Completion of 24 hours yearly recertification for Jail Officers.
c. Intoximeter Operator Certification
d. T.I.M.E. System Part I
Supplemental Information
a. Working knowledge of computers and software programs.
b. Good organizational and communications skills.
c. Ability to develop a wide range of knowledge of departmental procedures and techniques.
d. Knowledge of techniques and inmate control and precautionary measure used in escorting and supervising inmate work details.
e. Knowledge of defensive tactics.
f. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
g. Ability to supervise the activities of inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
h. Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
i. Ability to work with diverse cultural groups and individuals.
j. Ability to work under stressful situations.
k. Maintain effective working relationships with inmates, the public and fellow employees.
l. Ability to take direction.
m. Ability to work varying shifts.
n. Ability to understand and work with Federal, State, County, and Local laws and ordinances.
o. Ability to accurately interpret individuals mental and physical conditions.
Shifts for Jail personnel will vary, but cover 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. Applicants for these positions must be flexible. .
Insurance:
Health insurance is available to regular employees that work 26 hours per week or more and those that are eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.
Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.
A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.
Sick Leave:
Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight (8) days per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more. New full-time employees are provided with 40 hours upon hire (in addition to the monthly allocation), which may be used for any purpose during the first year of employment.
Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 2080 hours per year:
Upon Hire: 40 hours
After One (1) year: 80 hours
After Five (5) years: 120 hours
After Ten (10) years: 160 hours
After Fifteen (1) years: 200 hours
Up to five (5) days equivalent of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.
For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.
Holidays:
New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve
Holidays are allocated to the employee in an 88-hour comp bank. 11 holidays x 8 hours = 88 hours. 44 hours are given on 1/1 of each year and another 44 hours given on 7/1 of each year. These can be taken as time off or paid. Holidays are pro-rated for regular part-time employees.
Retirement:
Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).
An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.
Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care. Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.Full-Time Employees are eligible for full benefits.
01
Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- High School Diploma/GED/HSED
- Some College or Technical School
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree or Higher
- Less than a High School Diploma
03
Are you currently certified as a Jail Officer in the state of Wisconsin?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
