Correctional Officer - CRC

Milwaukee County•Franklin, WI

4d•$31 - $34

About The Position

Correctional Officers are key to the smooth running of our jail. They have an important role to play in supporting residents with their rehabilitation and creating a positive and safe environment. Background and experience are not all we look for- it’s the kind of person you are that matters most. We can teach you the rest. You may make a great Correctional Officer if your beliefs align with our Mission and Vision at the Community Reintegration Center: Mission: Promote successful community reintegration by providing programming and resources, that comprehensively meet the needs of residents in our care, which support opportunities for positive change. Vision: We enhance public safety and quality of life through the successful reintegration of residents in our care. What is the job like? Your main role will be monitoring and safeguarding the residents in a direct supervision housing unit. This will include everything from managing routines, supervising meals, conducting searches as well as evaluating resident behavior. You will need to instruct and direct the residents and ensure safety of your housing unit. At times, you will need to deal with the more challenging aspects of this career such as disruptive or violent behavior and will be working with a variety of individuals and sentence lengths. You will be required to write reports and utilize our software systems. Basic skills are required, but training will be provided. Applicants must be able to work any shift, work holidays and weekends as assigned. Applicants must be able to work mandatory overtime as assigned (rate of pay for overtime is time and a half). Why start a career as a Correctional Officer? Many Officers enjoy the variety day to day and appreciate working with people of varying backgrounds. Most people who work here want to make a difference in the community by helping others and get a sense of fulfillment when they see the residents improve and progress. Working in Corrections is a stable, secure work environment and allows for many areas of training and growth.

Requirements

Minimum Age of 18 required
High School Diploma, HSED or GED required
Valid Driver's License required upon application and must be maintained throughout employment
Applicants shall be of good moral character determined from the results of fingerprinting and background investigation. Felons, unless pardoned will be rejected
Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board must be acquired during the probationary period and maintained during incumbency (Certification Training provided)
Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, and lift and carry 50 lbs.
CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE APPROPRIATE TRAINING PROGRAM.
SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE QUALIFYING WITH A SERVICE WEAPON ON A REGULAR BASIS.
POSITIONS REQUIRE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COURSES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: JAILOR CERTIFICATION, AND DIRECT SUPERVISION PRINCIPLES.
APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
APPLICANTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION AFTER PRELIMINARY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of starting date.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION.