Corrections Officer

Antigo, WI
Langlade County Sheriff

Salary: $20.00 to $26.00

Position Summary:

A Corrections Officer works with immediate supervision of the Jail Sergeant and works directly with the prisoners under the requirements of the State Statutes and Policy and Procedures provided by the Office. The Langlade County Jail is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. The corrections officer(s) on duty is responsible for several duties during various shift schedules. Corrections Officers maintain the Jail for safety and security of all staff and inmates 24 hours a day. Corrections Officers are to maintain all Office equipment in a clean, neat manner, keeping it presentable to the public at all times. On duty Corrections Officers also perform other tasks or duties as they are requested, assigned and needed.

Essential Functions:

  • Effectively restrain an inmate, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting inmates using maneuvers and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved devices in self-defense.
  • Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.
  • Exercise independent judgment in determining the appropriate classification of inmates and assessing andresponding to the needs of special populations.
  • Communicate effectively and coherently with other officers and inmates using existing communication systems.
  • Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers and exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
  • Pursue fleeing inmates and perform rescue operations and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; and using body force to gain entrance.
  • Perform searches of people, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time and detaining people.
  • Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
  • Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as preparing and serving food, working rotating
    shifts, extended walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to ensure the area is secure.
  • Effectively communicate with inmates and the public, including minors, by giving information and directions,
    mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various officials, agencies, co-workers and the general public using tact and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings.
  • Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses or administrative violations; and detect the presence of conditions such as smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
  • Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
  • Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include standing for long periods of time,
    administering basic emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing an evacuating people from confined areas.
  • Transport and escort prisoners, detainees, and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
  • Put on and operate a self-contained breathing apparatus and extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
  • Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
  • Process and release inmates to include taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of fingerprints.
  • Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior
    and taking appropriate action, while maintaining a degree of empathy for and an awareness of their personal needs.
  • Break up fights and affrays.
  • Possess sufficient dexterity to manipulate keys and keyboards, operate levers and buttons, manually operate
    heavy doors and to count, collect and inventory small items.
  • Read computer and camera screens, distinguish colors and exercise full field of vision while supervising inmates.
  • Must be proficient in typing, note taking and other miscellaneous office procedures as requested on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to enter and maintain computer records, updates and changes.
  • Must be able to operate the Jail Control Center; intoximeter; various radio frequencies, video and audio recording systems; monitor alarm systems; assist with community service and electronic monitoring program.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Must possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers license
  • Must successfully pass oral interviews
  • Must pass drug screening tests and background investigation
  • Must pass medical/physical exam
  • Should be High School Graduate or have GED equivalent.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Can be certified with the State of Wisconsin with the 200 Hour Basic Jail Course, if not, County will provide training and certification.
  • CPR, AED certification training provided and must be maintained.
  • TIME System certification training provided and must be maintained.
  • Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Department of Justice
    Training and Standards Board.
  • Breath Examiner Specialist certification training provided and must be maintained.