Correctional Officer

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Job Summary

Are you looking for a meaningful career that contributes to community safety and provides personal and professional growth? Dunn County Jail is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Correctional Officer .

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful correctional environment. As a Correctional Officer, you'll be responsible for supervising individuals in custody, enforcing facility rules, responding to incidents, and supporting rehabilitation efforts.

If you're ready to step into a role that requires integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to safety, apply today to become part of Dunn County's corrections team. The anticipated starting wage is between $27.45/hr and $28.66/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and maintains custody of inmates of the Dunn County Jail by controlling inmate conduct; conducts searches; inspects inmate living areas; maintains surveillance; dispenses medication; provides escorts to court and meetings; regulates inmate visitation and coordinates the intake and release of inmates.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment within the Dunn County Jail and related Facilities.
• Investigates illegal or criminal activities in all areas of the jail.
• Collects bond for State Patrol, County Deputies, City, and Village arrests.
• Answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates.
• Provides testimony in court, as required.
• Writes reports and maintains jail records and files, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted

• Preferred Jail Certified but not required

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:

1. Criminal background check
2. Pre-employment physical examination
3. Psychological examination
4. Drug screening
5. Written Examination

• Successful completion of the Wisconsin Jail Recruit Training certification within one (1) year of hire
• CPR/First Aid Certification (desired)

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for the Correctional Officer to possess.

• Knowledge of jail policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and operations of the jail associated with jail security, surveillance, inmate control and disciplinary procedures.
• Basic understanding of the criminal justice system, probation and law enforcement.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relevant to jail operations, the supervision of inmates, and job requirements.
• Knowledge of self-defense, restraining and conflict management techniques.
• Knowledge of inmate processing and release procedures and operations (e.g. classification, fingerprinting, inmate trust accounting, visitation, intake health screening/evaluation, etc.).
• Knowledge of jail recordkeeping and report requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software utilized within the Sheriff's Office.
• Ability to apply jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the jail.
• Ability to learn and implement booking-in, visitation and inmate release procedures and operations in accordance with department policies.
• Ability to perform jail searches, inspections and surveillance activities.
• Ability to use self-defensive techniques, restraining techniques and physical force in protecting self and other inmates within the facility in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
• Ability to update and maintain jail records, files, reports, inmate accounts, etc.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing appropriately with inmate conflicts in accordance with laws, rules, department policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present numerical and narrative reports.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic first aid and CPR.
• Ability to maintain and assure a safe working environment and respond to emergencies quickly.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other county personnel.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following language skills are essential for the Correctional Officer to possess.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and community members in written and verbal form.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; etc.
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following reasoning abilities are essential for the Correctional Officer to possess.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following mathematical skills are essential for the Correctional Officer to possess.

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical effort will typically require infrequent exertion of objects weighing greater than 100 pounds and/or regular, but not continuous, exertion of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work requires sitting, standing, walking, continuously requires speaking or hearing, using hands to key, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and climbing or balancing.
• Work has standard vision requirements as well