Parks Technician I–III Open Space and Horticulturist

About the role

Supervises the activity of jail staff in the custody, security, and transportation of inmates at the County Jail during assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the work and activities of assigned staff
• Confers regularly with Captains and/or other supervisors to communicate concerns and receive orders
• Reviews activity log and confers with previous shift supervisors to determine the status of activities
• Prepares shift schedules, approves the use of vacation time, monitors schedules to maintain minimum staffing levels, and order staff in as needed
• Ensures adherence to procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and prisoner activities
• Identifies and analyzes staff problems and recommends or implements solutions
• Conducts inspections of staff, equipment, and documentation of activities to ensure operational readiness and adherence to standards
• Provides supervisory officers with information required to evaluate operations and efficiency
• Maintains motivation and promotes cooperation among staff
• Aids in staffing decisions within the assigned functions including hiring, training, retention, preparing and conducting performance evaluations, administering discipline, monitoring workload, delegation of assignments, and other personnel matters affecting staff
• Monitors work performance and training progress of individuals, in person and through documentary review, to ensure execution of orders, adherence to work procedures, and compliance with legal requirements
• Authorizes staff use of leave benefits
• Participates in meetings with departmental personnel, outside agencies, and other County departments to ensure that departmental matters are communicated and reviewed
• Maintains current knowledge of professionally-related matters
• Attends training, seminars, and conferences to obtain updated information and establish professional relationships
• Provides consultation to staff on routine matters, such as interpretation of rules, and provides guidance in handling difficult and sensitive situations
• Investigates allegations of misconduct involving subordinates
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public, assigned personnel, County departments, and other agencies
• In the absence of the Jail Lieutenant, exercises delegated authority and responsibilities of that position
• May be assigned to cover Patrol Sergeant responsibilities, and may be assigned to assist the Detective Division

Requirements

• Citizen of the United States
• Associate degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in a law enforcement or closely related field
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older upon appointment
• Five (5) years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer
• Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Completion of basic recruit school

Qualifications

• Documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• Residency within 45-minute response time by car to the courthouse upon appointment, and maintain such residency thereafter during employment
• No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies
• Ability to train and supervise others

Benefits

Eau Claire County provides a range of benefits including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Retail Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Discounts
• Workers' Compensation
• Wisconsin Social Security

Pay

Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be determined during the interview process.