Corrections Officer
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Washington County is hiring a full-time Corrections Officer in its Sheriff’s Office to care for and maintain custody of inmates at the county jail. The role operates under the direction of corrections leadership and involves supervising inmates, maintaining facility discipline, and monitoring scheduled work, court, and medical appointments. The county offers health, dental, and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition and fitness center reimbursement.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 our 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 solve problems, 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-Term 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. Qualifications: Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be 18 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., audiogram and drug screening prior to employment. Preferred, but not mandatory: An associate degree or 60 college credits from an accredited technical school, college, or university in criminal justice or related field and/or two or more years of work... For full info follow application link. Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/98B2B7FAC3574101
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Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$74–83K/yr162 salary ranges
- US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 197 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (44%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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