Correctional Officer - Sheboygan County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $25.50 - $30.48 HourlyLocation : Sheboygan, WIJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-75Department: SheriffOpening Date: 06/12/2024Purposeand Summary Why Sheboygan County?A career with Sheboygan County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. 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, quarterly recognition awards, wellness program and much more!

Essential Duties 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 and 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
• Manages challenging inmates or individuals with behavioral difficulties in a correction setting.

Qualifications The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Police Science or Bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred.
• 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.
• Self-motivated with the ability to. multi-task, organize, prioritize, adapt to constantly changing situations, and effectively take appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and work effectively during emergencies, crisis situations, or extremely stressful conditions.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

Applications will be accepted until position has been filled. Sheboygan County offers a wide range of employee benefits. to view benefit overview.