Jailer

Chippewa County•Wi 54729, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The job duties of the Jailer include but are not limited to supervising inmates of the Chippewa County Jail while assuring a safe, secure, and sanitary environment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines under the general direction of the Jail Sergeants and Jail Lieutenant. This is a non-law enforcement position. Current Shift Openings: Nights, 6 PM – 6 AM includes shift differential of $1.00 per hour. Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma / equivalent required.
Two (2) years of previous full-time work experience required.
Two (2) years of previous corrections / jail experience preferred.
200-hour basic Jail Officers Certification must be obtained within one year of hire if not already certified.
A cell phone is recommended.
A valid driver’s license required.
No felony or domestic misdemeanor or any offense, which, if committed in Wisconsin, could be punished as felony or domestic misdemeanor unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certified or possesses an equivalent out of state certification at time of hire required. (Jailer II)
Must possess 30 college credits from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education upon hire unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993. (Jailer II)
Must possess 60 college credits within 5 years of hire from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education unless employed in law enforcement prior to 1993. (Jailer II)
Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
Successfully pass a Physical Readiness Test (PRT) if external candidate is LESB certified, and certification was obtained over 9 months ago.
Successfully pass a post-employment-offer physical.
Successfully pass a non-DOT drug screen and respiratory fit test.
Successfully pass a psychological examination if LESB certified or certifiable.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of previous corrections / jail experience preferred. (Jailer I & II)

Responsibilities

Receives, books, and releases inmates which includes but is not limited to the following tasks: fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories and secures personal belongings; recording data and running checks, completing required screens, assigns and escorts inmates to cells or similar area; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies; ensures proper housing placement of inmates for safety and security within the facility; and 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. Makes periodic rounds, conducts inmate counts, and conducts security inspections and searches of inmates and inmates' quarters for contraband and any unauthorized materials. Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
Responds to emergency situations and take decisive action according to departmental policies and procedures. May employ force to quell disturbances and maintain discipline.
Maintains surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices to ensure inmate’s personal welfare is appropriately monitored. This includes watching for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
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.
Complete and maintains all paperwork, documentation, and records, including jail logs and activities and incidents, according to applicable jail policies and procedures and State regulations.
Provides for medical, mental or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare, according to established policies and procedures. Stores and dispenses inmate medication (prescription and non-prescription) and keeps accurate records of such disbursements as directed by the jail nurse or other qualified medical personnel.
Performs duties to assist with the operation of the food service program, as needed, and supervises all inmate workers assigned to the kitchen.
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 religious service providers, educational service providers, recreational service providers, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel.
Maintains Huber inmate compliance with Huber laws, rules and policies by performing the following duties: checks in and checks out Huber inmates, verifies employment, conducts job site and home visits, conducts random drug and alcohol testing, and deposits Huber funds.
Coordinate and transport and/or escort 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 collect urinalysis samples when necessary.
Collects and issues receipts for bail bonds, fine payments, and canteen accounts.
Attends training and in-service, as required.
Carries out other directives and duties as assigned.
Gather information and write clear concise reports. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Direct traffic at special events and perform escort duties. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Effectively and legally conduct searches and seizures, and serve arrest warrants. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Conduct follow up investigations when necessary. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Control, secure, and preserve a crime scene for investigation unit. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Complete timely, accurate, legible, detailed incident reports which objectively document relevant information about an incident. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Must appear in court as a witness and present testimony to judge/jury. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Renders first aid, maintains certification in CPR, Intoxilizer, PBT, and other areas as identified by the department. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Maintain LESB certification and firearms certification by participating in regularly scheduled department firearms training. (Jailer II Additional Duties)
Assist in serving civil process papers which include serving restraining orders, injunctions, eviction notices, subpoenas, complaint and summons, etc. (Jailer II Additional Duties)