Correctional Officer

About the role

This position involves supervising inmates confined to the County Jail or in the Jail Diversion Programs. The role includes maintaining order and supervising inmates, conducting classification reviews, managing inmate behavior, processing mail and food carts, and assisting with inmate job searches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and supervise inmates
• Interview and record information from inmate interviews
• Supervise Huber inmates and Jail Diversion Program inmates
• Answer and handle all calls from various parties
• Verify employment and appointments of Huber inmates
• Process appropriate paperwork and assist with inmate job search procedures
• Make wristbands for new inmates
• Maintain security in the jail
• Conduct classification reviews of inmates
• Maintain files on classification paperwork and compile statistics
• Compile inmate behavior records and maintain jail activity logs
• Maintain discipline in a correctional setting
• Process mail
• Deliver food carts

Requirements

• Associates Degree OR minimum of two years military service OR minimum of two years full-time work experience with high school diploma
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• No felony convictions

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including using computers to generate reports
• Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and be flexible in work
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Sheriff's Office standard operating procedures and general orders
• Ability to use all use of force options

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Decision-making ability
• Task management and flexibility
• Diverse population interaction
• Understanding of Sheriff's Office procedures
• Use of all use of force options

Benefits

Rock County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance including a wellness component
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement through the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined by the pay grid and can be found here.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is standard and follows the County's holiday and vacation policies as outlined in the HR Policies and Procedures.