Corrections Professional

Corrections Professional, Full Time

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office seeks Corrections Professional candidates with integrity, motivation, professionalism, a positive attitude, and resiliency.

As a Corrections Professional, you'll think critically, work independently, and serve your community in meaningful ways. The role requires strong-minded, strong-willed individuals willing to interact with diverse people from various backgrounds.

You will ensure the safety and security of inmates in Kenosha County Detention Facilities, maintain order, enforce rules, manage inmate movement and behavior, and respond to emergencies.

Be a part of the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, a leader in public safety!

Rate of Pay

• 2026 hiring rate: $27.54 per hour
• PM shift and holiday pay differentials available
• Lateral transfer consideration for experienced jail/detention officers

Work Schedule

• The Kenosha County Jail is a 24 hours/day, 7 day/week operation.
• Employees with full-time positions work 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern of:
• Week 1:
  Work Monday, Tuesday;
  Off Wednesday, Thursday;
  Work Friday, Saturday
• Week 2:
  Work Sunday;
  Off Monday, Tuesday;
  Work Wednesday, Thursday;
  Off Friday, Saturday
• Employees must work scheduled holidays, weekends and any of the existing shifts.
• Employees must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice.
• Existing shifts are 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

Position Summary and Job Duties

• Maintains custody, security, supervision, discipline and welfare of inmates
• Maintains supervision, order, and discipline during meals, recreation, showering, and at all other times
• Checks inmates in and out of jail for work release and court appearances
• Explains and enforces all the rules and regulations of the facility
• May be assigned to book and search prisoners, issue clothing, assign quarters, and photograph and fingerprint prisoners
• Manages the operation of a living unit or a specific post in the facility
• Serves as role model for desired behavior
• Holds inmates accountable for setting and meeting unit goals
• Can creatively determine formal and informal rewards to elicit desired behavior, to ensure inmate dorms and dayrooms are kept in a sanitary condition, and to see that personal hygiene of inmates is maintained
• Engages in a variety of supervisory techniques to achieve compliant behavior from inmates
• Stresses psychological controls and verbal skills as primary management skills
• Identifies, addresses, and solves problems of inmates
• Processes, searches, strips, and bodily examines inmates while maintaining inmate dignity
• Issues supplies and dispenses prescribed medications
• Supervises work details of inmates in areas within or outside of the facility
• Reports infractions of the rules and unusual occurrences to the Corrections Corporal
• Assists in the conveyance of inmates throughout the facility, supervises visitation and correctional programming areas
• Prepares reports and keeps accurate, detailed records
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of application
• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license without restrictions to operation from the state of residency
• Requires an acceptable driving record
• Requires a background free of felony convictions and domestic violence related convictions
• Must meet eligibility requirements for certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board and certification must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment

Success Factors

• Skill in written, verbal, and electronic communication
• Skill in basic computer usage, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials and to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to gain the respect and control the behavior of inmates and ability to win the confidence and cooperation of inmates
• Ability to take prompt and decisive action in emergency situations
• Ability to physically restrain hostile and combative inmates
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and emotional control
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer paid time off
• Holiday and shift pay differential
• Retirement Plan:
  Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of service
• KESO is a certified VA Apprenticeship Employer for Veterans interested in using their GI Bill benefits

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…