Jail Correctional Officer Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Correctional Officer
Department: Community Reintegration Center

Full-time, Hourly
Hourly Pay Range: $30.60 - $34.37/hr 

Job Summary
Correctional Officers are key to the smooth running of our jail. They have an important role to play in supporting residents with their rehabilitation and creating a positive and safe environment. Background and experience are not all we look for- it’s the kind of person you are that matters most. We can teach you the rest.

You may make a great Correctional Officer if your beliefs align with our Mission and Vision at the Community Reintegration Center: 

Mission: Promote successful community reintegration by providing programming and resources, that comprehensively meet the needs of residents in our care, which support opportunities for positive change. 

Vision: We enhance public safety and quality of life through the successful reintegration of residents in our care.

What is the job like?

Your main role will be monitoring and safeguarding the residents in a direct supervision housing unit. This will include everything from managing routines, supervising meals, conducting searches as well as evaluating resident behavior. You will need to instruct and direct the residents and ensure safety of your housing unit. At times, you will need to deal with the more challenging aspects of this career such as disruptive or violent behavior and will be working with a variety of individuals and sentence lengths.

You will be required to write reports and utilize our software systems. Basic skills are required, but training will be provided.

Overtime is an essential requirement of this position. Employees must be available to work mandatory and voluntary overtime, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts, to meet operational staffing requirements.

Why start a career as a Correctional Officer?

Many Officers enjoy the variety day to day and appreciate working with people of varying backgrounds. Most people who work here want to make a difference in the community by helping others and get a sense of fulfillment when they see the residents improve and progress.

Working in Corrections is a stable, secure work environment and allows for many areas of training and growth. 

Benefits

• Pension
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Benefits
• Training Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Gym on site

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Age of 18 required
• High School Diploma, HSED or GED required
• Valid Driver's License required upon application and must be maintained throughout employment
• Applicants shall be of good moral character determined from the results of fingerprinting and background investigation. Felons, unless pardoned will be rejected
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board must be acquired during the probationary period and maintained during incumbency (Certification Training provided)
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, and lift and carry 50 lbs.

CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE APPROPRIATE TRAINING PROGRAM.

SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE QUALIFYING WITH A SERVICE WEAPON ON A REGULAR BASIS. POSITIONS REQUIRE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COURSES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: JAILOR CERTIFICATION, AND DIRECT SUPERVISION PRINCIPLES. APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. APPLICANTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION AFTER PRELIMINARY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

NOTE: This Original application is open to qualified residents of the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of starting date. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION.

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