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Portage County currently has a rewarding opportunity as an On-Call Corrections Officer within the Sheriff's Office. Do you have prior Corrections Officer experience and looking to pick up some hours in a rewarding position?

2026 starting pay is $26.23 / hr

What are the primary job responsibilities?

Supervises inmates and maintains security of Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

First line inmate grievance mediator

Completion of initial mental health screenings

Assists in the transport of prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities

Dispense medication and assist nurse with medical visits

Provides mental and physical triage to inmates

Maintain required data, complete necessary forms and document behavioral problems

Photograph and fingerprint inmates

These are the minimum qualifications we are seeking:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of basic jailer school or grandfathered by Wisconsin Training and Standards board.

Must have been employed for at least one consecutive full-time year as a jail or juvenile detention officer within the last three years.

Additional requirements include:

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor

Must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen

Must meet and maintain recruitment and eligibility criteria established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board of Jailers

Must satisfactorily complete all required training during time period established by department and pass background check.

On Call Casual positions are not eligible for benefits

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer