Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County•Port Washington, WI

8d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff-Jailer is a sworn deputy position assigned to the Jail Division. The individual performs duties including booking and taking fingerprints and photographs of persons brought to the jail, supervising inmates, keeping written and computerized records, and serving as court security as needed. This is a generalist position that emphasizes the application of incarceration methods and procedures as they apply to a county jail when appropriate and necessary, while performing general jailer duties. This individual will exercise a good deal of discretion and act independently in some situations while performing a variety of jailer duties and tasks. Lateral transfers will be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 60 college credits within 5 years of hire date
U.S. Citizen; minimum age – 21
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Ability to possess a firearm
No felony convictions; no domestic abuse convictions
Good verbal and written skills
Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
Clear and concise speech
Ability to perform essential job functions of the position
Ability to obtain and retain certification as a “jail officer” by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board
Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office must reside within Ozaukee County or counties adjacent to Ozaukee County. These counties include Sheboygan, Washington, Milwaukee, and Waukesha. Must move to Ozaukee County or adjacent county within six months of completing probation; probation is one year.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in the area of general jailer functions and/or law enforcement is desirable

Responsibilities

Assign prisoners to specific cells, check cells regularly for security purposes, conduct random searches, operate the jail control center, self-initiate appropriate activity when not involved with assigned tasks
Receive and release all prisoners, make in-custody searches, check and secure personal property of persons being incarcerated, complete a booking, photograph and fingerprint prisoners
Supervise Huber inmates as they go to and return from their place of employment, and supervise trustees as they work in the jail
Control and distribute medicines as prescribed
Arrange visiting times for family and legal counsel of inmates, keep track of court appearances, accompany inmates to court, act as court security, when necessary, testify in court as ordered
Operate breathalyzer and SCBA equipment as necessary; any other duties and complete any special assignments as directed by supervisors