Portage County currently has a rewarding opportunity as an On-Call Corrections Officer within the Sheriff's Office. Do you have prior Corrections Officer experience and looking to pick up some hours in a rewarding position?
2026 starting pay is $26.23 / hr
What are the primary job responsibilities?
- 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 minimum qualifications we are seeking:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of basic jailer school or grandfathered by Wisconsin Training and Standards board.
- Must have been employed for at least one consecutive full-time year as a jail or juvenile detention officer within the last three years.
Additional requirements include:- 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.
* On Call Casual positions are not eligible for benefits
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
