Correctional Officer- Male

Correctional Officer- Male

Position Title : Correctional Officer FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Reports to : Jail Sergeant, Captain, Chief Deputy, Sheriff

Pay Grade : L

Department : Sheriff Department

On-Call : Reserve Correctional Officer Pay Grade : L Step 1

Position Summary

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position provides jail security for the inmates of the Vernon County Jail. Employee uses semi-independent judgment and often works alone in providing jail security through the care, custody, and control of inmates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Books, screens, fingerprints, photographs, and searches (to include legal and authorized strip searches) those individuals who are lawfully presented to the County Jail for incarceration; must check and inventory possessions.
• Provides and maintains security through the care, custody and control of male or female inmates (to include physically restraining those who are combative).
• Performs periodic counts on inmate population and maintains close surveillance of inmates for security, prevention of accidents, and prevention of inmates from doing harm to themselves or others.
• Administers first aid and under supervision of the Jail Nurse, delivers medications and performs elementary nursing tasks.
• Operates security equipment in a modern jail.
• May accompany sworn officers in escorting inmates to hospitals, clinics, court and to other appointments or facilities.
• Oversees inmates in keeping themselves and their quarters in a clean, safe, sanitary, and secure condition.
• Issues supplies to inmates and delivers meals to inmates.
• Inspects incoming and outgoing inmate mail for contraband and jail security concerns.
• Reports infractions of rules by inmates and unusual occurrences to the Jail Administrator.
• Prepares reports and fills out forms used by the jail.
• Maintains public security and confidentiality when dealing with the public either in person or by phone.
• Assists in matters of the jail canteen, church programs, inmate visitations, inmate drug testing, and with the jails Huber law / work release programs.
• Provides the Administration with information that may result in testimony for the District Attorney and the Courts as necessary.
• Answers inquiries when within the authority to do so or refers such inquiries to appropriate authorities.

Related Job Functions

Physical Demands

Education and Training Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must possess or obtain Jail Officer certification by the Wisconsin Division of Training and Standards within one year of full-time employment; training in Corrections preferred and experience in the direct custody of adult inmates desirable. Must successfully pass a background check. Any suitable combination of experience and training may be substituted by the governing authority.

All appointees must be certified, or successfully complete jailer certification training (provided by Department) as required by the Law Enforcement Standards Board to achieve Wisconsin Jailer Certification within one year of employment. Successful candidates for Jailer may be required to satisfactorily pass specialized training in jail operation. Probation after appointment is six (6) months. Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with adequate auto insurance to meet minimum County requirements, or access to reliable transportation for city and rural travel.

Wage and Benefits

Vernon County Human Resources

400 Courthouse Square, Suite 300

Viroqua, WI 54665

Telephone : 608-637-5301

Fax : 608-638-7262

Office Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm

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