Brown County Jail - Correctional Officer Eligibility List

Brown County•3030 Curry Lane Green Bay, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer performs work involving the care, safety, custody, and detention of adults and juveniles in the Brown County Jail and, if qualified, the Juvenile Detention Center. The officer provides a positive rehabilitative influence, ensures inmates comply with jail rules, complies with applicable state and federal laws, and acts according to facility policies and procedures. Pay raises are available within the first seven years of employment. The role includes supervising inmates and maintaining security and discipline, responding to emergencies, using communication and de-escalation techniques, and applying appropriate force when justified. Officers conduct searches and inspections, investigate incidents and criminal activity, gather evidence, and assist with fire-rescue operations. Additional duties include booking and records processing, handling inmate property and funds, reviewing court documents, taking photographs and fingerprints, administering first aid and medication, collecting DNA samples, and supervising inmate movement, work, meals, and supplies. Applicants must meet Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and Brown County Sheriff’s Office minimum requirements. Jail Certification and First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications must be held or obtained within one year of employment. The position requires working the hours assigned, including mandatory overtime.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must not have a disqualifying federal felony conviction or conviction for an offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin, unless granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
Must not have a disqualifying misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or domestic abuse conviction as described in the posting.
Must hold Jail Certification or be able to obtain it within one year of employment.
Must hold First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications or be able to obtain them within one year of employment.
Knowledge of agency and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to jails and secure detention facilities and related care, treatment, and security programs.
Knowledge of inmate-control techniques and positions and precautions for escorting and supervising inmate work details.
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing secure detention facilities, including Wisconsin Department of Corrections Administrative Codes 350, 348, and 346.
Ability to understand inmate behavior, interpersonal relations, and social interactions.
Knowledge of jail security methods and practices.
Ability to defend oneself and others from physical assault and physically control combative or assaultive inmates.
Ability to recognize dangerous behavior before a physical assault occurs.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to quickly remove an inmate from danger and supervise immediate inmate evacuation during fire or other emergencies.
Ability to serve as a positive role model and provide effective direction and supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective customer-service relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to adapt to changing procedures across facility sections and inmate classifications.
Ability to communicate and respond effectively to oral and written instructions.
Ability to work the required hours, including mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

Provide effective and efficient inmate care during assigned shifts and in assigned pod locations.
Respond to and intervene in emergencies, including officer distress, inmate medical issues, and disturbances.
Use proper force when justified to control inmates who do not comply with staff orders.
Use communication and de-escalation techniques when appropriate to prevent disturbances, property damage, and assaults.
Search individuals, cells, and areas to prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Gather evidence, take crime-scene photographs, and record victim and witness statements concerning incidents within the facility.
Conduct fire-rescue operations, including donning SCBA, searching smoke- or fire-filled areas to remove inmates from danger, and suppressing fires with extinguishers or hoses.
Obtain information from the public and prisoners and complete booking forms, documents, and records.
Collect and store inmate personal property, including money; issue receipts and account for funds until the inmate is released.
Input and maintain accurate jail records and review and enter court documentation into the system.
Follow up with courts and court officers regarding issues in court documentation.
Answer inquiries about departmental policies or regulations, or refer inquiries to the appropriate department or official.
Obtain photographs and fingerprints of incarcerated persons as required by statute.
Maintain security and discipline in the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center and maintain surveillance of inmates.
Supervise meal delivery and issue cleaning materials and other supplies when necessary.
Administer first aid and obtain medical assistance for inmates when required.
Assign, supervise, and inspect work performed by adult and juvenile inmates in the facility and on outside duties.
Investigate illegal or criminal activity within the Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
Supervise inmate movement.
Distribute inmate medication and keep accurate disbursement records pursuant to the Jail Policy and Procedure Manual.
Conduct searches and daily inspections of living quarters.
Protect adult and juvenile inmates from peer intimidation and physical confrontations.
Conduct routine inspection and maintenance of jail equipment.
Collect DNA samples from inmates as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed by competent authority.