Correctional Officer-Part time

Dodge County•Juneau, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $28.08/hr. - $30.94/hr. The position is open until filled. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified individuals to perform essential functions related to inmate management, jail safety and security, and administrative duties within a secured detention facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal compliance regarding inmate’s rights.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system operations.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior in an institutional setting.
Knowledge of the laws applicable to detention facility operations.
Ability to ensure inmate discipline and to deal effectively with non-compliance.
Ability to develop contingency plans to deal with emergency situations and to act decisively.
Ability and skill to manage, direct, and command people effectively.
Knowledge of the County and Office’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations.
Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations.
Ability to testify in court as a credible and trustworthy witness.

Responsibilities

Receives, books, and releases inmates, including fingerprinting, photographing, searching, and inventorying personal belongings.
Records data, runs checks, completes required screens, assigns and escorts inmates to cells.
Issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies.
Ensures proper housing placement of inmates for safety and security.
Releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
Maintains jail safety and security through periodic rounds, inmate counts, and security inspections.
Conducts searches of inmates and their quarters for contraband and unauthorized materials.
Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
Responds to emergency situations and takes decisive action according to office policies and procedures.
Maintains surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices.
Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the jail control center.
Controls all access to the jail and maintains jail keys.
Prevents unauthorized persons from entering or leaving the facilities.
Interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders and Judgments of Convictions.
Receives and records fines and bail/bond transactions.
Maintains communication within and between shifts and keeps jailers, sergeants, and management informed of any problems, complaints, or infractions.
Completes and maintains all paperwork, documentation, and records, including jail logs and activities and incidents.
Provides for medical, mental, or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare.
Complies with all procedures and schedules for serving meals, linen exchange, inmate personal hygiene, cleaning and maintenance, incoming and outgoing mail, jail inspections, and prisoner requests.
Positively identifies and directs all visitors.
Provides and supervises prisoner access to family, friends, clergy, and other service providers.
Maintains Huber inmate compliance with Huber laws, rules, and policies by checking in/out, verifying employment, conducting job site and home visits, conducting random drug and alcohol testing, and depositing Huber funds.
Coordinates, transports, or escorts inmates to and from facilities, courts, and medical/mental treatment facilities.
Answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning prisoner and jail matters.
Appears in court and testifies as a witness as required.
Performs intoximeter and preliminary breath tests (PBT), takes DNA mouth swabs, and collects urinalysis samples when necessary.
Collects and issues receipts for bail bonds, fine payments, and canteen accounts.
Performs other duties as assigned.