Corrections Deputy I/II-Jailer

St. Croix County•Hudson, WI

2d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Performs protective service work enforcing laws within the jail, maintaining jail security, investigating criminal activity within the jail, serving civil papers, ensuring inmate and public safety, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Corrections Bureau Captain or their designee. The position is in the Sheriff's Office - Corrections and has an FTE of 1.0. The role includes booking and releasing prisoners; receiving, photographing, and fingerprinting new prisoners; safeguarding their valuables and attending to their needs; monitoring Huber Law prisoners; supervising prisoner work details; and providing secure prisoner transportation. Duties also include assisting law enforcement agencies, conducting investigations and evidence collection, maintaining criminal records, responding to public inquiries, and completing jail and court-related administrative work. Corrections Deputy I requires a high school diploma or equivalent and age 18 or older. Corrections Deputy II requires 60 college-level credits, an associate or technical degree, or Wisconsin Jail Certification, and age 18 or older. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a valid driver's license. Wisconsin Jail Certification and First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or waiver must be obtained within one year of hire; Intoxilyzer and Sobriety Testing Certification or waiver must be obtained within three years. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a background check, physical agility/fitness test, psychological evaluation, and drug screening. Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification is preferred. Starting wages are $26.56 per hour for Corrections Deputy I and $30.12 per hour for Corrections Deputy II.

Requirements

Corrections Deputy I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Corrections Deputy II: Completion of 60 college-level credits, an associate or technical degree, or Wisconsin Jail Certification.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Valid driver's license.
Must obtain Wisconsin Jail Certification within one year of hire.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or waiver within one year of hire.
Must obtain Intoxilyzer and Sobriety Testing Certification or waiver within three years of hire.
Appointment is conditional on successful completion of a background check, physical agility/fitness test, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
Ability to provide effective and credible testimony in court.
General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, procedures, and Wisconsin statutes relating to prisoner care and commitment.
General knowledge of Sheriff's Office rules and regulations; skill in using firearms, chemical agents, and defensive weapons, and operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
Ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with inmates and the public in stressful situations.
Working knowledge of institutional management practices and philosophies, including prisoner care and custody.
Ability to assess situations and take quick, effective, reasonable action with due regard for hazards and circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Working knowledge of jail housekeeping methods and practices.
Ability to keep records and maintain reports.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace.
Ability to read county policies and procedures, written instructions, correspondence, SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, and similar materials.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and prepare, recommend, and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to define problems, respond to varied situations, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful circumstances.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, subject to applicable open records laws and statutes.
Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, concise records and reports and exercise sound judgment based on facts.

Nice To Haves

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.

Responsibilities

Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and civil process papers within the jail; make arrests, using handcuffs and other restraints if necessary.
Assist law enforcement officers and agencies with photo lineups, intoxilyzer tests, positive identification, and digital evidence collection and preservation.
Use a computer to run criminal histories, check warrant status at arrest and release, and collect DNA databank samples.
Initiate and conduct criminal investigations within the jail, preserving, recording, and presenting evidence; interview victims and witnesses; testify in court; maintain records and files; and prepare reports.
Maintain the jail complex and conduct armed perimeter security checks of the government center.
Report prisoner or personnel misconduct and notable prisoner grievances to the Jail Administrator or on-duty Shift Supervisor.
Monitor Huber Law prisoners and supervise prisoner work details in the jail or as assigned.
Receive, photograph, and fingerprint new prisoners; safeguard their valuables; attend to their needs; and book and release prisoners.
Maintain criminal record files, log and admit professional visitors, serve meals, and retrieve trays.
Prepare reports and receive and issue fines and bonds as directed by a supervisor.
Answer department phone calls and respond to public inquiries.
Secure surrounding areas when assigned.
Provide secure transportation for prisoners and jailed persons to court appearances and related needs.
Log court dispositions and assist with court appearances and related activities.
Log bail bonds and judgments of conviction and make referrals for failures to report.
Conduct urine analysis tests and preliminary breath tests for Probation, Diversion, Drug Court, and the Circuit Court System.
Perform special tasks and duties as qualified and assigned.