Jail Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.06 Hourly
Location : 401 Adams St., Friendship, WI
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 23-2026
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Description
Performs intermediate protective service work maintaining safety and security in the County Jail, managing the transportation of inmates, administering and discharging inmates, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Jail Administrator.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must complete a DJ-LE-330 application and add as an attachment or your application will be considered incomplete.
Examples of Duties

1. Maintains safety and security throughout the entire jail facility.
2. Manages the transportation of inmates in emergency and non-emergency situations.
3. Admits and discharges all inmates accurately.
4. Controls all access points to the jail and maintains facility keys.
5. Performs general housekeeping and sanitation requirements.
6. Stores and distributes all prescription and non-prescription drugs as directed by the Jail Nurse.
7. Conducts inmate counts, as well as performs safety and inmate welfare checks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Essential Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in corrections, law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred. Obtain Jailer certification within 1 year of hire. Obtain Automated External Defibrillator, first aid, mental health and suicide prevention, intoximeter, Taser, defense spray, and self-contained breathing apparatus training within 1 year of hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.
Additional Information
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; thorough knowledge of jail facility safety and security policies and procedures; ability to safely and securely moves inmates in emergency and non-emergency situations; thorough knowledge of the distribution of all prescription and non-prescription drugs as directed by the Jail Nurse; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to operate and use standard office equipment; knowledge and ability to use standard office and position-specific software; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling and lifting, frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and pushing or pulling; work requires distance vision and ability to adjust focus; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered high for this position.
Adams County is not only a County with lots of outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, hunting, ATV'ing, camping, and hiking, but working for the County you receive many benefits as well!
The County offers health insurance coverage through UMR. The County pays 85% of the premium for both single and family coverage, along with a contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance is also available, with the employee paying the premium.
The County offers a basic life insurance plan (at the County expense) for regular employees. There are also supplemental plans available for the employee to purchase.
The County provides a retirement account in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the required contribution; the County pays the other half.
The County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members, at no cost to the employee.
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Have you read the complete job description and do you verify that you meet the minimum qualifications listed?

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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Do you possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an Associate Degree or 60 associate degree level credits or higher from an accredited college or university? Please explain.
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What is your related experience and educational background that specifically qualifies you for this position? Please explain.
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Do you currently possess the Certification for Jail Officer? If not, will you be able to obtain this certification prior to the end of the probationary period?
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Are you able to work extended shifts or emergency situations, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holiday hours?

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• No

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In order to be considered for this position you must attach a completed DJ-LE-330 or your application will be considered incomplete. Have you attached the appropriate documents?

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• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment?

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In order to be considered for this position you must attach your resume and DJ-LE-330 or your application will be considered incomplete. Have you attached the appropriate documents?

• Yes
• No

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