Correctional Officer (Casual)

Calumet County•Chilton, WI

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Jail Sergeant, the Correctional Officer supervises inmates at the Calumet County Jail to maintain a safe and secure environment while following applicable laws, policies, and procedures. The role includes inmate intake, booking, housing, release, supervision, and transportation; facility security and emergency response; support for inmate welfare and daily programs; operation of jail equipment; and preparation of accurate records and reports. The position also performs related duties as required.

Requirements

High school graduation supplemented by some coursework beyond high school in police science, criminal justice, or a related field; two to three years of previous civil or military law-enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively to inmates, professionals, and the public.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with professionals and prisoners from varied cultural, economic, and social backgrounds.
Basic arithmetic skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, graphs, and standard U.S. currency.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems in standardized situations; and make quick, effective, and reasonable decisions during emergencies while minimizing hazards.
Knowledge of word-processing software and ability to enter, access, and assess information using the County computer system.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Certification in accordance with requirements established by the State Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Good knowledge of Wisconsin statutes and rules relating to prisoner care and commitment and department operations, or ability to learn facility procedures and maintain current knowledge of inmate status.
Knowledge of the operation of facility communications and emergency equipment.
Good judgment in accepting and supervising prisoners with varied needs and conditions, including juveniles, injured people, people who are mentally or physically unfit, and intoxicated or physically violent people.
Knowledge of inmate-control techniques and precautions for escorting and supervising inmates.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, County officials and officers, and the public.
Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous people while maintaining empathy and awareness of their personal needs, and to maintain security and confidentiality under department policy.
Ability to exert sufficient physical force to control, subdue, or restrain an individual and protect personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to recognize and identify colors, forms, sounds, odors, textures, and other characteristics of objects and materials; required vision includes close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse in an antagonistic work environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain jail security and the safety and well-being of inmates and staff, and keep jail areas clean and orderly.
Take custody of, book, and release inmates, including fingerprinting, photographing, searching, inventorying belongings, assigning housing, issuing supplies, and completing authorized releases.
Conduct periodic rounds, inspections, and searches; monitor inmates and jail activities; enforce facility rules and discipline; conduct inmate counts; and prevent escapes.
Observe inmates for illegal activity, rule violations, suspicious behavior, and signs of mental or physical illness, and arrange necessary medical, mental-health, or other assistance.
Dispense inmate medication and maintain accurate disbursement records.
Assist with food-service operations and supervise inmate kitchen workers; oversee cleaning, laundry, and daily hygiene activities.
Respond to emergencies, take steps to prevent communicable disease transmission, and use force when necessary to control disturbances and maintain discipline.
Maintain Huber inmate compliance by checking in inmates, verifying employment, conducting job-site and home visits, managing transfers, conducting random drug and alcohol tests, and depositing Huber funds.
Transport prisoners to and from facilities, courts, and medical or mental-treatment facilities.
Monitor and operate jail control-center equipment and alarms, assist or relieve radio operators, and administer Intoxilyzer tests.
Direct visitors and coordinate visits with family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel; conduct jail tours as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; collect bail bonds and fine payments and issue receipts.
Conduct vehicle examinations required for warning tickets, obtain initial information for accident reports, and respond to public inquiries and complaints.
Attend required training and in-service sessions.
Supervise adult inmates and assist with their immediate evacuation during emergencies.