Financial Specialist

Overview

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist position. This position is based out of Waupun Correctional Institution in Waupun, WI.

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records of accounts for persons in our care including monetary account balances, verifying accounts regarding with holdings, coordinating and entering payroll, managing persons in our care savings accounts, releases, and transfers. This position will also prepare institution checks, coordinate distribution of general fund and institution checks, process electronic payments, utilize computer systems to enter deposit and journal voucher information, process canteen and account statements, maintain records, manage the Tax Refund Intercept Program, and prepare reports.

This position is also the primary back-up for the Inventory Control Coordinator - Advanced.

This position is in pay schedule and range 02-11 with a starting pay of $22.31 per hour
. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

• Data gathering, entry, and financial reports
• Basic computer experience, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email
• Working with records and forms
• Basic math, cash handling, and customer service
• A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process.

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. The initial screening prior to interview is based on your response to the screening questionnaire. Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

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