Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Washington County, located in West Bend Wisconsin currently has a great opportunity as a full‑time Corrections Officer within the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Under the general direction of the Corrections Administrator, Lieutenant, and Shift Sergeant, selected candidates will perform work involving the care and custody of inmates within the Washington County Jail. Responsibilities include supervising inmates within established policies and procedures, maintaining discipline, enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to the facility and maintaining detailed daily jail activity reports, monitoring inmates' scheduled work, court, and medical appointments.

Washington County is recognized for its commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations. Every day we work to creatively problem‑solve, innovate, and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

Our Mission:
We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well‑governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Our Vision:
Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Our Values:
Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance; short and long‑term disability; medical and dependent flexible spending accounts;
Wisconsin retirement system and Wisconsin deferred compensation (IRS 457); holidays and paid time‑off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Maintain good physical condition with weight proportioned to height.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license with vision correctable to 20/20.
• The ability to distinguish colors and the ability to detect varying sound levels.
• While on‑duty or representing the office in any official capacity, visible tattoos will be in good taste and will not be offensive.
• Successfully pass an occupational lift test with a minimum requirement of 75 lbs., an audiogram and drug screening prior to employment.

• An associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited technical school, college, or university in criminal justice or a related field, and/or two or more years of work experience as a corrections officer or similar position within a County Jail, State Correctional Facility, or Federal Correctional Facility, and/or two or more years of military experience and veteran status defined by Chapter 45.

• Basic Jail Officer Training – 200‑hour state certification program.
• Co‑located Juvenile Detention Training – 24‑hour state certification program.
• Twelve (12) weeks of on‑the‑job field training.
• Annual in‑service training to maintain state certification – a minimum of 24 hours annually in topics such as CPR, suicide prevention, professional communication skills, principles of subject control, TASER certification, and others.

• Starting annual: $63,211.20 – $75,051.20 annually assuming full‑time hours worked (pay is hourly at $30.39 – $34.64). Pay is commensurate with experience.

Under the general direction of the Corrections Administrator (Corrections Captain), lieutenant, and shift sergeant, performs work involving the supervision, care, and custody of inmates in county detention facilities, and other duties as required.

• Supervises and cares for inmates in county detention facilities (adult & juvenile) within established policies and procedures.
• Provides for ongoing safety, security and sanitation of all inmates, at all times.
• Provides a positive rehabilitative influence to inmates within guidelines established by the…