Courthouse Cleaner Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.44 - $27.91 Hourly
Location : Bayfield County Courthouse 117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI
Job Type: Seasonal / Occasional
Job Number: 2026-28
Department: Sheriff
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Description
To provide such duties that are required in the operation of a County jail detention facility. The jailer is required to perform her duties in such a manner as to insure that secure, safe and sanitary conditions exist at all times.
Examples of Duties
a. Booking and discharging of inmates and the proper recording of all appropriate inmate demographic information.
b. Control all access to jail.
c. Photograph and fingerprint all new admissions.
d. Interpret and comply with all bond conditions and commitment orders.
e. Allow and supervise prisoner access to educational, recreational, religious and library services.
f. Allow attorneys, probation agents, clergymen, and other authorized individuals access to prisoner clients, document all appropriate prisoner incidents and activities, including correspondence, visitation, medication, recreation and disciplinary problems.
g. Control and deliver all prescriptions and non-prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals.
h. Receive bail bond monies and fine payments.
i. Comply with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and prisoner activities.
j. Identify and take appropriate action with all special prisoners such as juveniles, females, mentally disturbed and physically ill prisoners.
k. Facilitate and document all huber and work release prisoner departures and arrivals.
l. Prevent and report all damage to jai property and jail matters.
m. Maintain constant 24-hour supervision of all prisoners and jail facilities.
n. Run intoximeter on OWI arrests.
o. Control inmates from jailer station and/or by patrolling corridors, dorms, cell blocks and work areas.
p. Escort prisoners (individually or in groups) to work assignments or other activities.
q. Supervise inmates on work assignments.
r. Inspect cells, dorms, hallways, and visitation area for contraband.
s. Enforce rules of conduct by making both verbal and written reports to superiors.
t. Check on sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazards.
u. Assists in averting fights, riots, and escapes undertaken by prisoners.
v. Transfer to court, doctor, and other treatment clinics.
w. Distributes cleaning and sanitation supplies; deliver commissary orders, medications and mail; picks up and delivers personal laundry and bedding for inmates.
x. Operates all locking devices (manual or electronic).
y. Advise public on visiting hours and supervises visiting.
z. Other duties as directed by jail supervisory staff for the efficient operation of the jail.
Qualifications
a. No felony criminal convictions.
b. Must possess a valid driver's license
c. Must be 18 years of age or older
d. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee is regularly required to:
i. Talk
ii. Hear
iii. Vision: accurately view computer screen, read reports, adjust and focus both long and short distances, dept perception, distinguish faces and objects.
iv. Taste
v. Smell
vi. Stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
b. The employee is occasionally required to:
i. Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ii. Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Training and Certifications: (To be completed after date of hire unless already certified.)
a. Completion of 120 hours Basic Jail Officers "Training".
b. Completion of 24 hours yearly recertification for Jail Officers.
c. Intoximeter Operator Certification
d. T.I.M.E. System Part I
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
a. Working knowledge of computers and software programs.
b. Good organizational and communications skills.
c. Ability to develop a wide range of knowledge of departmental procedures and techniques.
d. Knowledge of techniques and prisoner control and precautionary measure used in escorting and supervising inmate work details.
e. Knowledge of defensive tactics.
f. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
g. Ability to supervise the activities of inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
h. Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
i. Ability to work with diverse cultural groups and individuals.
j. Ability to work under stressful situations.
k. Maintain effective working relationships with inmates, the public and fellow employees.
l. Ability to take direction.
m. Ability to work varying shifts.
n. Ability to understand and work with Federal, State, County, and Local laws and ordinances.
o. Ability to accurately interpret individuals mental and physical conditions
Employees working over 50% time are eligible for certain, pro-rated benefits.
Shifts and Work Hours:
Generally, the courthouse is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is allocated on a per paycheck basis. The amount of allocation increases with duration of employment. For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.
Holidays:
New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve. Regular Part-Time employees will be compensated for holidays on a pro-rated basis.
Dental and Vision coverages are available through Delta Dental at the employee's expense.
An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.
01
Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?

• High School Diploma/GED/HSED
• Some College or Technical School
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• Less than a High School Diploma

03
Are you currently certified as a Jail Officer in the state of Wisconsin?

• Yes
• No

Required Question