Correctional Officer - 4.20.26
About The Position
Curious what it is like to work in the Waukesha County Jail as a Correctional Officer? Check us out here: Waukesha County Jail. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department manages and operates a 481-bed Jail which contains a combination of direct supervision and remote supervision housing pods. It is a maximum-security facility which houses male and female, pre-trial and sentenced offenders. The Department is also responsible for inmates who have release privileges for work, education, child or elder care, and treatment programs. It employs approximately 160 corrections staff. The starting hourly rate is $29.61 together with excellent benefits. Discover the details by clicking on the 2026 Non-exempt Benefit Summary. Lateral Transfer Benefits are available with at least 3-years of full-time experience in a similar position within the 12-months prior to hire. Lateral benefits afford a higher starting wage, accelerated vacation accrual, and 40-hours of paid sick time upon hire. We invite you to apply for a full-time Correctional Officer position! Previous corrections experience is not required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of post high school work experience, preferably in a civil or military law enforcement unit or detention facility.
- One (1) year of post high school education/training can be substituted to fulfill the work experience requirement.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Candidates will need to pass a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
- Candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Correctional Officer ADA Functions Worksheet.
Benefits
- excellent health/dental/vision
- life insurance
- generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
- an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
- on-site fitness center
- free parking
- easy access to interstate highway systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
