Corrections Officer
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Portage County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Corrections Officer for a current vacancy and is also creating a six-month eligibility list for future openings. The role serves the citizens of Portage County and involves supervising inmates, maintaining facility security, supporting inmate health and screening needs, and assisting with prisoner transport and documentation.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage County Sheriff's Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and in addition, is also opening up a 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies. We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff's Office, the Portage County Sheriff's Office may be right for you! What are the primary job responsibilities? Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center First line inmate grievance mediator Completion of initial mental health screenings Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities Dispense medication and assist nurse with medical visits Provides mental and physical triage to inmates Maintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problems Photograph and fingerprint inmates ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor Must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of Jailers Must satisfactorily complete all required training and pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.
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