Correctional Officer jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Waukesha County
  • Waukesha, WI FULL_TIME
  • Curious what it is like to work in the Waukesha County Jail as a Correctional Officer? Check us out here:   https://youtu.be/qJU6nrIcsMQ 

    The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department manages and operates two correctional facilities: the County Jail and the work release Huber Law Facility. The Jail is a 481-bed facility which is a combination of direct supervision and remote supervision housing pods. It is a maximum-security facility which houses male and female, pre-trial and sentenced offenders. The Huber Facility is a 178- bed facility that confines inmates who may be allowed out of the facility for the purpose of work, education, child or elder care and treatment purposes. The two facilities combined employ approximately 160 corrections staff.

    We invite you to apply for a full-time Correctional Officer position.  Previous Corrections experience is not required.  

    Lateral Transfer Benefits are available with at least 3-years of full-time experience in a similar position within the 12-months prior to hire. Lateral benefits afford a higher starting wage, up to 10-days of vacation and 40-hours of paid sick time during the first year of employment. 
    1. Supervises, interacts with, and provides for the care and custody of municipal, county, state and federal inmates in the County’s Jail facilities.
    2. Maintains safety, security, order and discipline by enforcing the rules and regulations of each County Jail facility.
    3. Receives inmates into custody from law enforcement agencies; completes booking process including documentation of charges and release conditions, inventory of property and money, medical history and related assessments, contraband search and dress-in, video imaging, fingerprinting, DNA collection, and screening for infectious/communicable disease; processes inmates upon release.
    4. Inspects incoming and outgoing mail.
    5. Supervises all daily activities of inmate housing units such as mail, programming, canteen, meal service, hygiene and medical needs.
    6. Performs and documents inspections of housing areas and Jail facilities for cleanliness, contraband and to identify security, health and safety concerns; searches inmates for contraband.
    7. Screens visitors and ushers through facility.
    8. Escorts inmates within and between facilities; transports inmates or other property as required.
    9. Assigns, supervises, inspects and evaluates the work of inmates involved in laundering and linen exchange, serving of meals, cleaning of the facilities and other required work activities.
    10. Settles disputes, prevents disturbances and enforces proper conduct of inmates through counseling, warnings, progressive sanctions and disciplinary action such as loss of privileges.
    11. Serves as a positive role model providing a rehabilitative influence on inmates through effective leadership, appropriate interpersonal communication skills, and frequent and attentive interaction.
    12. Provides education to inmates on the availability of work, treatment, religious and educational opportunities.
    13. Observes, records and appropriately responds to unusual or noteworthy behavior of inmates.
    14. Electronically monitors the physical location of inmates and documents appropriately.
    15. Restores order and controls the movement of inmates during disturbances and emergencies using appropriate physical control and/or equipment.
    16. Restrains inmates employing the least restrictive means necessary to control disorderly behavior; may use assistive devices such as OC spray, taser, handcuffs, restraint chair and bed, belly chain, etc.
    17. Prepares and presents written and oral reports and records as required.
    18. Provides court testimony as required.
    19. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with inmates, supervisors, coworkers, law enforcement personnel and the public.
    20. May administer basic first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or utilize an automated external defibrillation (AED) as needed.
    21. Performs other duties as required.
    Essential Knowledge and Abilities

    1. Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), blood borne pathogens (BBP), fire extinguisher, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other emergency equipment.
    2. Working knowledge of the operation and purposes of detention facilities and of the related treatment and security programs used at such facilities.
    3. Working knowledge of the rules, regulations and statutes pertaining to the custody and discipline of inmates.
    4. Working knowledge of computerized department program software, Internet access, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
    5. Ability to handle difficult and complex incidents occurring within the facility within established legal and procedural guidelines.
    6. Ability to assume considerable responsibility within established guidelines and with limited supervision.
    7. Ability to maintain a high level of visual and mental alertness.
    8. Ability to exercise time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
    9. Ability to recognize various types of inmate behavior, supervise and control inmates, and secure their cooperation in the least restrictive means possible.
    10. Ability to establish professional boundaries with inmates.
    11. Ability to act authoritatively and de-escalate heightened situations.
    12. Ability to competently and credibly testify in court.
    13. Ability to utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
    14. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
    15. Ability to prepare accurate records and to prepare oral and written reports.
    16. Ability to effectively present oral and written recommendations to supervisors.
    17. Ability to think and act quickly under pressure and respond to high-stress situations, including emergency management, as needed.
    18. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, supervisors, coworkers, law enforcement personnel and the public.
    19. Ability to work long hours and overtime with little to no advance notice.
    20. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

    You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:
    1. High School Diploma or GED.
    2. One (1) year of post high school work experience, preferably in a civil or military law enforcement unit or detention facility.
    3. One (1) year of post high school education/training can be substituted to fulfill the work experience requirement.
    4. Valid driver's license.
    In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Correctional Officer ADA Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Criminal History and Background Check: Candidates will need to pass a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
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Correctional Officer
  • Waukesha County Human Resources
  • Waukesha, WI FULL_TIME
  • Description Curious what it is like to work in the Waukesha County Jail as a Correctional Officer? Check us out here: The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department manages and operates two correctional fac...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Correctional Client Assistant- Milwaukee
  • Attic Correctional Services Inc
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • ATTIC Correctional Services is currently recruiting for a part-time Correctional Client Assistant, to provide community-based services to persons with a history of sexual assualt, following their rele...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Correctional Client Assistant- Pewaukee
  • ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC
  • Milwaukee, WI OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Varies Job...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Correctional Client Assistant- Pewaukee
  • Attic Correctional Services Inc
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • ATTIC Correctional Services is currently recruiting for a part-time Correctional Client Assistant, to provide community-based services to persons with a history of sexual assualt, following their rele...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Correctional Client Assistant- Milwaukee
  • ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC
  • Milwaukee, WI OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Days Job C...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Collections Specialist - Investigations
  • AMI Asset Management, Inc.
  • Mukwonago, WI
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for a collector, skip tracer and/or repossession specialist to join our t...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kosovo Armed Guard (Overseas)
  • Continuity Global Solutions
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Location: Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo Benefits: First Year Completion Bonus Sign on Bonus Continuity Global Solution...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Need Software Release Engineer in Milwaukee , Wi for fulltime.
  • Confidential
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Job Title : Software release engineer Work Location : Milwaukee , Wi Duration : Full-time Mandatory Technical Skills: Ha...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deputy Sheriff
  • Kenosha County Sheriffs Department
  • Kenosha, WI
  • DEPUTY SHERIFF KENOSHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Are you interested in a law enforcement career filled with challenge ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Application Development
  • Confidential
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Job Description Set development strategy for one of the largest e-commerce sites in the U.S. As A Vice President of Soft...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Courtesy Vehicle Patrol (FT & PT)>
  • Good Guard Security
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • [Patrol Officer / Safety Officer] - FT & PT Shifts Available / Competitive Compensation With Top-tier Training / Persona...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Human Resources Generalist
  • Confidential
  • Racine, WI
  • Are you ready to take on a new opportunity and grow your career in Human Resources? Then this position may be just what ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal School Safety Officer
  • University School Of Milwaukee Corporation
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Job Description Job Description General Summary: Security Officers are frequently the first contact for visitors on camp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$44,271 to $55,172
Milwaukee, Wisconsin area prices
were up 1.8% from a year ago

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