Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Kewaunee, Wisconsin

We are seeking individuals who are interested in a long-term career within the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department. This is a combined Radio Operator and Jailer position. Duties include dispatching emergency requests for fire, police and rescue, operating computer equipment and maintaining the general operation of the jail. Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department ~ To Serve and Protect with Pride and Integrity. This is a combined Radio Operator and Jailer position. Duties include dispatching emergency requests for fire, police and rescue, operating computer equipment and maintaining the general operation of the jail. Officers alternate days of jailing and dispatching. It's a job with a ton of variety, including something different every day. A high school diploma is all that is required! Full training is provided! Strong organization skills and the ability to pick up computer programs quickly will help you succeed. One of our best features is our schedule, which gives officers every other weekend off, making it a 4-day weekend! If you are ready to live your passion by helping others and have a call to serve the public, then start a career with the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department and apply today! These positions are considered open until filled.

• One of our best features is our schedule which gives officers every other weekend off, making it a 4-day weekend!
• The schedule is made a year in advance so you can plan vacations and time off!
• We offer many fun and exciting volunteer outreach opportunities.
• Employee wellness is a high priority! We have a peer support program within our Sheriff's Department.
• Access to private training and fitness equipment for Sheriff's Department employees.
• Chaplain Program
• Wellness Check Ins
• Strong Community Support
• Strong Leadership Team Officers alternate days of jailing and dispatching.

It's a job with a ton of variety including something different every day. Duties include answering 911 calls and local calls for service, dispatching appropriate emergency responder calls, dispatching police, and responding to radio requests from officers. Alternate days are spent maintaining and conducting the general operation of our 22-bed jail.

• A full insurance package is available including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account Plan With Debit Card and Dependent Daycare Account
• Automatic Participation in the State Wisconsin Retirement System
• Annual Wage Step Increase Schedule & COLA Review
• County Paid Humana Life Insurance Plan of $20,000
• Cellcom Employee Discount
• Access to

Voluntary Insurance Plans:

1) Aflac Short Term Disability Program, 2) Nationwide Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan, 3) Boston Mutual Life Insurance Plan Guaranteed Issue (no medical review)

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Sponsored Employee Assistance Program Located in Northeast Wisconsin, Kewaunee County offers the best of both worlds; a small lake-town quality of life within a 30 minute drive to Green Bay and less than a 2-hour drive to Milwaukee.

Kewaunee County's many peaceful communities offer a variety of housing options, quality schools, growing businesses and job opportunities. Kewaunee County is proud of our year-round recreational activities including hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing as well as both tubing and skiing on our very own ski hill! We also have miles of snowmobile trails, many charter fishing options and even our own ATV Park! The County's total land area of 343 square miles is organized into 10 towns, 2 villages and 2 cities. The Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department is led by Sheriff Matt Joski. The Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department is comprised of numerous divisions, each with their own unique skillset and focus. Our agency provides all correctional and Court Security resources for Kewaunee County along with being the single Public Safety Answering Point for all emergency calls. We are responsible for the dispatching of all Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS resources throughout the County. This is a combined Radio Operator and Jailer position. Maintain the most effective enforcement of Federal and State laws and ordinances for the preservations of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime, and the arrest and conviction of violators. This position is responsible for the supervision of all inmates secured in the Kewaunee County Jail and includes knowledge and operations of the Kewaunee County Communication System, which includes the receiving, and dispatching of emergency services within the county. Provides courtroom security for the Circuit Court, Juvenile Court and Family Court in the courthouse. Provides security in and around the courthouse during times when the courthouse is open for regular business and/or court is in session.

Required:

A county employment application is required to be submitted in order to be considered for this position.

Pay:

$32.69 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) 457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person