On Call - Corrections Officer

Portage County currently has a rewarding opportunity as an On-Call Corrections Officer within the Sheriff's Office. Do you have prior Corrections Officer experience and looking to pick up some hours in a rewarding position?

2026 starting pay is $26.23 / hr

What are the primary job responsibilities?

* Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

* First line inmate grievance mediator

* Completion of initial mental health screenings

* Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities

* Dispense medication and assist nurse with medical visits

* Provides mental and physical triage to inmates

* Maintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problems

* Photograph and fingerprint inmates

These are the minimum qualifications we are seeking:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Completion of basic jailer school or grandfathered by Wisconsin Training and Standards board.

* Must have been employed for at least one consecutive full-time year as a jail or juvenile detention officer within the last three years.

Additional requirements include:

* Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

* No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor

* Must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen

* Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of Jailers

* Must satisfactorily complete all required training during time period established by department and pass background check.

* On Call Casual positions are not eligible for benefits

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer