Correctional Officer

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields.

Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The DOC is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in criminal justice and public safety to join our team. This posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies that may occur over the next six months at correctional facilities throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Candidates that meet application requirements are invited to interview only as vacancies become available.

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Applicants who previously to job ID 13375, you do not need to reapply to this job posting; your previously application is still valid for the following locations : DCI, FLCI, GBCI, KMCI, and WCI.

Position Summary

Correctional Officers are responsible for ensuring the security, custody, control, and treatment of persons in our care in DOC facilities.

Correctional Officers have the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others and are an integral part of the criminal justice system.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule / range 05-31 with starting base pay of $33 / hour. Future increases will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan, and are currently scheduled at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years.

Differential pay is available for certain night and weekend shifts, and employees may be eligible for FLSA premium overtime.

A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code

Employees at medium security facilities are eligible for a $1.00 / hour add-on : Fox Lake Correctional (Fox Lake, WI), Jackson Correctional (Black River Falls, WI), Kettle Moraine Correctional (Plymouth, WI), Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, WI), New Lisbon Correctional (New Lisbon, WI), Oshkosh Correctional (Oshkosh, WI), Racine Correctional (Sturtevant, WI), Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, WI), Redgranite Correctional (Redgranite, WI);

and Stanley Correctional (Stanley, WI).

Employees at maximum security facilities are eligible for a $3.00 / hour add-on : Columbia Correctional (Portage, WI), Dodge Correctional (Waupun, WI), Green Bay Correctional (Green Bay, WI), Taycheedah Correctional (Fond du Lac, WI), Waupun Correctional (Waupun, WI), and Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, WI) are eligible for a $3.00 / hour add-on.

Employees at Kettle Moraine Correctional (Sheboygan County), Green Bay Correctional Institution (Brown County), and Waupun Correctional (Dodge County);

are eligible for an additional, temporary $5.00 / hour add on. Add-ons are subject to change and may adjust during the candidate selection process.

The add-on is subject to review and removal on a bi-weekly basis.

Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000.

The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments : $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year).

To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Current facilities eligible for the sign-on bonus program are Green Bay Correctional Institution (Brown County), Kettle Moraine Correctional (Sheboygan County), and Waupun Correctional (Dodge County).

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive package featuring :

including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• An exceptional including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged.
• The helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the program.
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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.

S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks and DOC Security Checks (including internet, phone, and visitor log searches) on applicants prior to selection.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

If a candidate has worked for a confinement entity as a current or past employer (e.g. federal or state prison, county or local jail, lockup, juvenile, or community confinement facility), that employer must be listed on their resume and reference contact information must be provided at the reference check stage of the process.

Upon hire, candidates will complete a paid six-week training program which includes on-the-job training at a Correctional Institution.

The training time will be split between the Corrections Training Center (CTC) in Madison (or at a local training site if applicable) and the assigned institution.

Training will focus on report writing, human / public relations, supervision of persons in our care, communication skills, and standards of conduct.

While at your assigned institution and at CTC (or local training site if applicable), lunch will be provided. If a candidate’s home address or assigned facility, whichever is closer, is 45 miles or more from the academy location they may be eligible for overnight accommodations both the night prior and nights between training.

Candidates that qualify for lodging will automatically have lodging arranged by CTC.

As public safety employees, these positions are not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• No felony convictions without a pardon
• No domestic violence convictions
• Willing to work overtime
• Meet firearm standards
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict

Additional steps in the selection process include passing a medical and fitness screen and a drug test.