Security Services Division (Jail)- Training Sergeant

This listing closes on 8/18/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Eau Claire County

Salary

$31.94 - $37.26 Hourly

Location

Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00541

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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The Training Sergeant plans, organizes, facilitates, and supervises recruit orientation and training, the Correctional Field Training Program, Correctional Emergency Response Team, and in-service training programs. This position also supports the daily operations of the County Jail.

• Applies knowledge of jail standards, procedures, rules, and regulations to implement strategic training programs; evaluates employee skills and performance quality and identifies gaps that require improvement; plans, prepares, and evaluates training curriculum, materials, and course outlines; facilitates courses in-person or virtually; evaluates successful completion of training to determine expected outcomes are achieved.
• Directs expertise in first aid and first response, and correctional officer tactics and techniques to facilitate informative, engaging, and credible training sessions.
• Uses ability to persuade, challenge, and motivate participants to enhance learning and retention of concepts, behaviors, and actions for immediate application in the field.
• Employs exceptional organizational skills to arrange and schedule training including the reservation of class space, lodging, meals, and preparation of the reports necessary for the expenditures.
• Utilizes personal computer operational skills to prepare accurate and clear written reports and documentation; ensures all mandated training is completed and documented; verifies documentation adheres to state and department standards; manages the custody and control of training records.
• Implements knowledge of rules, regulations, statutes, and policies regarding custody and discipline of prisoners and operation of jail facilities to assist in completing day-to-day administrative and operational tasks to meet goals and objectives.
• Applies ability to observe and accurately interpret individuals' mental and physical conditions and behavior to supervise inmate population; verifies health and welfare of inmates, reviews inmate special needs and recommends appropriate referrals, housing, and precautions.
• Adapts agile customer service skills to effectively communicate with inmates; answers and resolves inmates special requests and grievances.
• Exercises organizational and attention to detail skills to support a safe environment for inmates; reviews rosters, logs, behavior sheets and other paperwork related to documentation of inmate's time in jail; ensures prisoner rights; verifies inmate count, key count, and monetary fund balances; conducts on-site inspections of staff and inmates.
• Executes acute thinking to take control of emergency situations; coordinates and respond to alarms; review incident reports for follow-up and referral.
• Provides effective and credible testimony in a court of law; thoroughly reviews case facts in preparation of testimony.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide variety of people; communicates with the general public on public safety related matters; serves as liaison between the Sheriff's Office and the community in public relations capacity; responds to questions and complaints from the public, assigned personnel, County departments, and other agencies; participates in meetings with departmental personnel, outside agencies, and other County departments.
• In the absence of the Lieutenant, exercises delegated authority and responsibilities of that position.
• Maintains current knowledge of professionally related matters.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 60 college credits in criminal justice, business or public administration, corrections, law enforcement, criminology, social/behavior sciences, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement or corrections officer.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, supervise, or coach in a professional environment.
• Wisconsin Basic Jail Officer training completion.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check resulting in no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted.
• Fingerprinting will be kept on file for identification purposes.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• As a condition of continued employment, attend…