Correctional Officer - 4.20.26

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Waukesha County invites applications for a full-time Correctional Officer position, noting that previous corrections experience is not required. Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner, delivering high quality services with competence and skill, and values teamwork, collaboration, ethics, diversity, communication, efficiency, cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of its staff and citizens. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouraged to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of post high school work experience, or one (1) year of post high school education/training can be substituted to fulfill the work experience requirement
Valid driver’s license
Possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Correctional Officer ADA Functions Worksheet
Pass a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of post high school work experience preferably in a civil or military law enforcement unit or detention facility

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Balanced work-life culture
Exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health
On-site health & wellness clinic
Professional development opportunities
Encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles
Lateral Transfer Benefits (for those with at least 3-years of full-time experience in a similar position within the 12-months prior to hire): higher starting wage, accelerated vacation accrual, and 40-hours of paid sick time upon hire