Job Description
Salary: $29.25 - $31.58 Hourly
Location : Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 22-00276
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY Provide safe and secure housing for inmates committed to the Eau Claire County Jail.
QUALIFICATIONS - Observe and supervise inmates from stations or by patrolling cell blocks, corridors, dormitories or work areas to maintain order, safety and security relating to the confinement of inmates defined by Wisconsin State Statutes and the US Constitution
- Maintain counts of inmates in assigned areas
- Search inmates and inspect cells, recreation areas, and other activity areas for unauthorized objects or materials
- Respond to safety and security incidents and other emergency situations, break up fights and physically restrain and control resisting and uncooperative Inmates
- Respond to inmate concerns and needs, medical emergencies, perform emergency first aid, operate emergency equipment, and report to medical staff
- Write reports for incidents or discipline and maintain records of inmate funds and personal property
- Pursue inmates attempting escape, search visitors, participate in administrative and disciplinary hearings, administer drug and alcohol testing and transport and assist in the supervision of resident outside the facility (i.e., court appearance, medical appointments, transfers to other facilities)
- Admits and discharges inmates
- Records inmate demographic information
- Photographs and fingerprints inmates
- Receives bail bond monies and fine payments
- Interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders
- Controls all access to the Jail
- Allows authorized individuals access to inmates
- Ensures that inmates are available for all scheduled court appearances and other appointments
- Escort and supervises inmate access to educational, recreational, religious, library services and other activities ensuring compliance with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and inmate activities
- Answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates
- Prevents and documents damage to jail property and facilities
- Testifies in court
- Assists in peer instruction or training
- Carries out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Sheriff
- Performs other duties as assigned
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXEPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted
- Documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
- Experience or training in personal computer use with Microsoft Office software
DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Psychological examination
- Drug screening
- Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Operator's License and acceptable driving record
- Successfully complete the in-house training program and the Wisconsin Jail Recruit Training certification
- As a condition of continued employment, will be required to pass a one-year introductory period and complete 24 hours of annual jail recertification training
Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits! Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year.
*Manager PTO accrual available upon request*
Holidays: Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.
Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.
Health Insurance: The County offers health insurance coverage, including vision, for employees and their families.
Dental Insurance: The County offers dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may use tax-free dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care, medical, dental, and eye care expenses for themselves and their eligible family members.
Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance: May be purchased at group rates.
Life Insurance: The County provides the opportunity to purchase Whole and Term Life Insurance plans for themselves and their dependents.
Other Benefits: HSA, Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.
Workers' Compensation Social Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.
Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act:
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.
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Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)?
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Do you have any felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted?
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Do you possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and acceptable driving record?
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Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:o Criminal background checko Pre-employment physical examination including audiogram and testing required to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)o psychological examinationo Drug screening
- I consent and agree
- I do not consent
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