Brown County Jail - Correctional Officer

Job Requirements

Performs work involving the care, safety, custody and detention of adults and juveniles in the Brown County Jail and if qualified, Juvenile Detention Center; provides a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; ensures inmate compliance with Jail rules and officer compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acts within the parameters of the Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center policies and procedures.

Pay raises within the first seven years of employment.

• Provide effective and efficient inmate care during assigned shift and pod location.
• Respond to and intervene as necessary to a variety of emergencies within the facility, such as officer distress, inmate medical issues or disturbances.
• If justified, use proper force to control inmates that are not compliant with staff orders.
• Use communication and de-escalation techniques when appropriate to help prevent disturbances, damage to the facility and assaults.
• Effectively perform searches on individuals, cells and areas to prevent the introduction of contraband (weapons, drugs, etc.) into the facility.
• Gather evidence; take crime scene photos, record statements of victims and witnesses in order to build criminal cases on incidents within the facility.
• Perform rescue operations in the case of a fire emergency.
• These duties would include the following: donning SCBA; conducting searches in a smoke/fire filled environment to remove inmates from the area of danger and fire suppression with either extinguishers or hoses.

• Obtain information from the public and prisoners for completion of forms, documents and records associated with the booking process.
• Collect personal property including money; issues receipts and accounts for monies; itemizes and stores until inmate is released.
• Perform accurate data input for the documentation of records within the jail.
• Review and enter court documentation into the system to ensure accurate information.
• Ability to follow up with the Courts / Court Officers on issues found in the court documentation.
• Answer inquiries regarding departmental policies or regulations or refer inquiries to the proper department or official.
• Obtain photos and fingerprints of incarcerated persons as directed by statutory requirements.
• Maintain security and discipline in the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
• Supervise the delivery of meals and issues cleaning materials and other supplies when necessary.
• Maintain surveillance of all inmates within the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
• Administer first aid and secure medical assistance for inmates when required.
• Assign, supervise and inspect work of adult and juvenile inmates working within the facility and on outside duties.
• Investigate illegal or criminal activities within the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
• Supervise movement of inmates.
• Distribute inmate medication and keep accurate records of such disbursements pursuant to the Jail Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Conduct searches and daily inspections of living quarters.
• Protect adult and juvenile inmates from peer intimidation and physical confrontations.
• Conduct routine inspection and maintenance of Jail equipment.
• Collect DNA samples from inmates as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as directed by competent authority.

• Knowledge of agency department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws which apply to jails and secure detention facilities and of related care, treatment and security programs.
• Knowledge of techniques and positions of inmate control and precautionary measures used in escorting and supervising inmate work details.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the secure detention facility including Wisconsin Department of Corrections Administrative Codes 350, 348 and 346.
• Ability to understand inmate behavior, interpersonal relations and social interactions.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of jail security.
• Ability to defend themselves and others from physical assault.
• Ability to physically control the behavior of combative / assaultive inmates.
• Ability to recognize dangerous behaviors prior to a physical assault.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to quickly remove an inmate from a dangerous situation and in case of fire or other emergency, supervise the immediate evacuation of inmates.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for inmates and provide effective direction and supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective customer service relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to adapt to the changing procedures as they apply to the different sections and different classifications of inmates within the jail.
• Ability to communicate and respond effectively to both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position, which includes mandatory overtime.

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