Female Jailer - Douglas

Position Overview

Douglas County is seeking female candidates to fill open position(s) and establish an eligibility list. This is a bona fide occupational qualification due to staffing requirements for jail operation (Wis. Stat. 302.41). Individuals with experience in security, group homes, mental health, and/or crisis intervention are encouraged to apply. Extensive on-the-job training is provided to those with no experience, who wish to start a career in corrections.

Douglas County Jail provides a supportive, team-oriented environment for those who want to make a difference in the community.

• Performs a variety of duties to ensure the proper maintenance of the jail in accordance with department and state policies.
• Has direct and daily contact with inmates.
• Responsible for maintaining security of the institution through observation of inmate behavior, maintenance of discipline, accountability of tools, and counseling of inmates on institutional and personal problems.
• Motivates inmates to learn and adhere to jail inmate procedure and behavior expectations. Reports to the Jail Sergeant all actions of misconduct, abnormal behavior or attitudes of prisoners.
• Receives and reports to Jail Sergeant all notable prisoner grievances.
• Escorts and/or transport inmates to and from various activities within and outside the jail. Safeguards prisoner's valuables; assists with the inmate admission, classification, and release processes.
• Prepares arrest records identifying prisoners and charges assigned.
• Monitors and directs various inmate programs (e.g., recreation, visitation, etc.), and supervises inmate movement and maintains control of assigned areas of responsibility within the institution.
• Provides and summons assistance and aid for inmates while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.
• Dispenses authorized medications and administers first aid and CPR.
• Delivers meals, mail, supplies, etc., to the inmates.
• Maintains necessary financial records (e.g., cash accounts in inmate and canteen funds, bail, fines, etc.).
• Collects, maintains, and completes necessary records and reports (e.g., criminal history, medical screening, medication delivery, inmate activity, inmate property, fingerprints, photographs, visitor logs, incident and discipline reports, etc.).
• Prepares written reports such as incident reports, minor work order, memos of involvement in specific incidents, and accident or injury reports.
• Maintains criminal record files.
• Searches and observes inmates, visitors, vendors, inmate workers, and others to ensure security.
• Inspects all jail areas to ensure adherence to all jail policies and procedures (e.g., sanitation, security, etc.) and ensures these aspects of jail operation are maintained.
• Supervises inmates in living quarters and instructs them in proper housekeeping and sanitation.
• Supervises and instructs inmates in the proper use and care of tools and equipment, instilling good work and personal hygiene habits in inmates.
• Maintains strict control over hazardous tools, locks, keys, or other items that could be used to effect an escape or cause injury to staff and/or inmates.
• Receives prisoner's work detail in the jail and supervises prisoners' work detail in the jail. Logs and admits visitors; prepares and writes reports.
• Works in the central control area monitoring various computer systems, fire, building, and security alarms and devices to ensure proper security for the jail facility and other adjoining buildings.
• Answers the Sheriff's Department/Jail Division business phone as needed.
• May be required to administer portable breath tests.
• Performs other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• May not have been convicted of an offense amounting to a felony, unless judgment of conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted
• Must possess the ability to provide truthful, effective and credible testimony in court
• Must be able to attend Wisconsin Jail Officer Academy to become a Certified Jailer. Training…