On Call - Corrections Officer

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