The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has a current Corrections Officer vacancy and in addition, is also opening up a 6 month eligibility list for future vacancies.
We are seeking qualified, motivated, professional people interested in a career serving the citizens of Portage County. If you are interested in becoming a member of a progressive, community-oriented Sheriff’s Office, the Portage County Sheriff’s Office may be right for you!
This position has a 7 on / 7 off work schedule!
2026 starting pay is $26.23 per hour
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 skills we are seeking:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior corrections experience preferred.
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 and pass background check (within one year of employment, we will provide the 200-hour Corrections Academy at MSTC for you to be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.)
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
- Vacation – available on day one!
- Health insurance – your choice of two health plans – (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance – premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance – premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
