Corrections Officer

Salary: $27.61/hour

Position Summary:

Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees will need to exercise some independent judgment when monitoring inmate behavior. Decisions are usually limited to interpretation of rules and an immediate supervisor is available for consultation. No supervision is exercised over other employees but may involve supervision of inmate work. Direct supervision is received from supervisors or higher-ranking officers. Work is reviewed by observance and inspection of compliance with established rules and procedures. Work may be performed on a rotating shift basis. Work involves an element of danger.

Essential Functions:

• Performs varied job assignments as required, rotating assignments between floor, housing control, central control, booking, escort/transportation, and Huber/home monitoring assignments. Examples of duties follow:
• Receives arrested, detained, or sentenced persons and properly books all incarcerated inmates in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains security of adult or juvenile inmates and facility involving both direct inmates supervision and periodic checks of all blocks.
• Completes inmate population counts, security logs, and incident reports as needed.
• Ensures inmates are following facility policies; completes cell searches as necessary; reports any discrepancies to supervisor for disciplinary review.
• Delivers meals, prescribed medications, linens, mail, and canteen items to inmates.
• Escorts inmates within facility for attorney and probation visits, court appearances, sick call, and various programs. Escorts inmates outside of facility for court appearances, medical appointments, Health Care Center, etc.
• Operates all electronically controlled doors within facility. Monitors closed circuit cameras and alarms. Dispatches staff to areas of need within the facility.
• Monitors vehicles entering secure garage and visitors in the secure area.
• Operates the TIME systems computer plus other equipment in central control. Ensures security of the central control area.
• Completes required documentation before releasing inmates; processes any bonding.
• Monitors arrival and departure time of huber inmates. Ensures returning inmates are properly searched.
• May be assigned hospital duty to guard an inmate receiving medical care.
• May be required to employ passive counter measures and control alternatives, when interacting with inmates in combative situations.
• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Have no unpardoned convictions for a felony, or any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin;
• Have no convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC921(a)(33), convictions of domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075(1)(a), Wis. Stats., or convictions of a crime subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under §973.055(4), Wis. Stats.;
• Be of good character; and be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the ability to perform duties.