Correctional Officer; Casual

Responsibilities

• Maintains security of the jail to insure the safety and well‑being of inmates and staff, according to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps the jail area clean and orderly.
• Handles custody of inmates: books and releases inmates, takes fingerprints, photographs, performs searches and inventories personal belongings.
• Assigns and escorts inmates to cells or similar areas, issues uniforms, bedding, personal products and other supplies.
• Ensures proper placement of inmates and releases them upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
• Conducts periodic rounds and security inspections of inmates and their quarters for contraband and unauthorized/dangerous materials.
• Makes surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices.
• Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to security and operation of the facility.
• Conducts inmate counts and ensures inmates do not escape.
• Establishes and maintains continuing relationships with inmates, monitoring for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
• Provides medical, mental or other attention necessary for inmates’ welfare according to established policies and procedures.
• Dispenses inmate medication and keeps accurate records of disbursements.
• Assists with operation of the food service program and supervises all inmate workers assigned to the kitchen.
• Supervises cleaning, laundry, and daily hygiene according to established schedules.
• Responds to emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures; may employ force to quell disturbances and maintain discipline.
• Takes precautionary steps to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Checks in Huber inmates, verifies employment, conducts job site and home visits, manages transfer of Huber inmates to or from other facilities, conducts random drug and alcohol testing, and deposits Huber funds.
• Transports prisoners to and from facilities, courts, and medical/mental treatment facilities.
• Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the jail control center; assists or relieves radio operators as required.
• Administers Intoxilyzer test.
• Directs visitors and coordinates visits with family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel; may conduct jail tours.
• Prepares and maintains proper and accurate records and reports; collects and issues receipts for bail bonds and fine payments.
• Conducts vehicle examinations required by issuance of warning tickets; obtains initial information on accident reports; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Attends training and in‑service as required.

• Can supervise the activities of adult inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.
• Can supervise and assist with the immediate evacuation of inmates during emergencies.

• Good knowledge of Wisconsin statutes, rules and regulations relating to the care and commitment of prisoners and operation of the department.
• Ability to learn procedures governing proper maintenance and operation of the facility and keep constant working knowledge of inmate status.
• Knowledge of proper operation of all communications and emergency equipment available to the facility.
• Ability to use good judgment in accepting prisoners of various types—juveniles, injured parties, mentally or physically unfit, or intoxicated and physically violent.
• Ability to handle prisoners and knowledge of techniques in inmate control and precautionary measures in escorting and supervising inmates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, county officials and officers, and the general public.
• Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous persons while maintaining empathy and awareness of their personal needs.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality according to department policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer.