Position Summary
This position is responsible for the operation, development, coordination and implementation of the gym, music, and arts and crafts programming for inmates. This includes supervising inmates, ordering supplies and materials, maintaining records and reports, inventory of equipment and supplies, and general upkeep of the equipment area.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule/range (12-64) with a starting pay of $26.11 - $34.34, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Benefits
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
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 of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
Qualifications
Recreation knowledge gained through education, training and experience.
Knowledge of planning, organizing and implementing leisure time program phases that meet inmate group needs.
Knowledge of team and individual sports, rules, techniques and procedures.
Skill in practicing and demonstrating team and individual sports activities.
Skill in communicating to inmates about team and individual sports activities.
Ability to organize, structure and implement programming initiatives, tournaments and special events.
Ability to implement rules, regulations and codes of conduct on inmate behavior.
To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Questions
Questions can be directed to Nicole Coney, Human Resources Assistant Advanced at natalie.coney@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Online applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: December 29, 2026 at which time we will continue recruiting with a new Job Opening. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.
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