Portage County, Wi

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Sanitarian

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$31.64/hr

The Portage County Health and Human Services department is hiring a part-time Sanitarian to join our team. This position is 24 hours per week and is eligible for paid vacation, insurance and the ...

The Portage House , a part of the Portage County Health & Human Services department, is hiring a full-time Night Security person to join their team! This position is based at Portage House, the ...

Correction Officer - Eligibility List

Portage County, WI

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$26.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

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