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Deputy Sheriff - Jailor

Sauk County
Baraboo, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Sauk County wants you to be a part of our dedicated

team of Deputy Jailors who protect, serve, and inspire. Deputy Jailors

are responsible for Jail and Huber security tasks for the Sauk County

Sheriff\'s Office. We are currently hiring for second and third shift

positions. Starting a career in the jail exposes deputies to many of the

same job functions as patrol deputies and is great way to gain necessary

knowledge when beginning a career in law enforcement. Our jail deputies

enjoy opportunities to further their career both within and outside the

jail deputy position. We also offer jail deputies the opportunity to

earn selection to serve on various department-wide special teams to

include Dive Team, Project Lifesaver, Critical Incident Negotiations,

Honor Guard, and more. Jail deputies can also serve as unified tactics

instructors or field training officers. This position pays out for

overtime hours as well as holiday pay in addition to the annual salary.

Candidates with prior corrections experience (Jail or WI DOC) may start

above the hiring rate depending on prior years of service. Jail Deputies

currently work 4 days on, 2 days off rotating scheduling working

8.5-hour shifts. Shifts are assigned by seniority bid and are 1st Shift

(0630-1500), 2nd Shift (1430-2300), or 3rd Shift (2230-0700) with new

hires being assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift. Timing is everything, do not

hesitate to start your career today. Essential Duties Maintain jail

security with regular patrols of housing units and through direct and

indirect surveillance of inmate activities. Detect and intercede to

prevent inmate violations of state statutes, and/or municipal and county

ordinances. Investigate possible criminal activity and prepare reports

for review by the District Attorney\'s Office. Investigate inmate

violations of jail rules and administer discipline as outlined in

written procedures. Mediate inmate conflicts, separate and restrain

inmates involved in either verbal or physical altercations. Conduct

searches of inmates and housing areas for contraband, drugs, and/or

weapons. Identify existing or potential inmate issues and initiates

appropriate measures to address and resolve inmate problems. Book

inmates into jail, including fingerprinting, photographing, screening

for medical and mental health, suicide ideation issues, body searches,

inventory of personal belongings, and the issuance and explanation of

jail rules. Release inmates from custody after release conditions have

been met. Review and create daily briefing information and reports.

Distribute inmate medications under the supervision of licensed medical

professionals. Supervise the serving of inmate meals, clothing, and

linen exchanges. Escort inmates to court, other correctional facilities,

and medical and mental health treatment facilities. Collect and record

bond and fine payments. Coordinate inmate work release by checking

inmates in and out of the Huber Center, securing and maintaining

employment, and verifying attendance at employment. Supervise and log

inmates\' visits from family, friends, clergy, attorneys, probation and

parole staff, law enforcement personnel, and other applicable court

officers. Stock supplies needed to continue jail operations. And other

duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred: Associate degree in Law Enforcement or another related field

Current Certified Jail or Correctional Officer in the State of Wisconsin

having been employed by another county jail or the Department of

Corrections for a minimum of two (2) years full-time as a

Jail/Correctional Officer within the last three (3) years and leaving

employment voluntarily with a satisfactory record Four (4) years of

full-time military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces,

honorably discharged \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi

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