Correction Officer - Eligibility List

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and in addition, is also opening up a 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies.

We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff's Office, the Portage County Sheriff's Office may be right for you!

This position has a 7 on / 7 off work schedule!

2026 starting pay is $26.23 per hour

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 skills we are seeking:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Prior corrections experience preferred.

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 and pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

* Vacation - available on day one!

* Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)

* Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!

* Flexible spending account

* Dental insurance

* State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!

* Paid holidays

* Paid sick leave

* Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)

* Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)

* EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County

* 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer