What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correction Officer position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage County Sheriff\'s Office is seeking
qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving
the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a
member of a progressive, community oriented Sheriff\'s Office, the
Portage County Sheriff\'s Office may be right for you. This position has
a 7 on / 7 off work schedule! 2026 starting pay is \$26.23 per hour 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 \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Prior corrections experience preferred. 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 and pass background check (within one
year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at
MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards
Board.) \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage
County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply
Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to
have an application mailed to you.
qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving
the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a
member of a progressive, community oriented Sheriff\'s Office, the
Portage County Sheriff\'s Office may be right for you. This position has
a 7 on / 7 off work schedule! 2026 starting pay is \$26.23 per hour 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 \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Prior corrections experience preferred. 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 and pass background check (within one
year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at
MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards
Board.) \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage
County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply
Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to
have an application mailed to you.
Salary : $26