The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections offers...
Immediate coverage under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Health insurance plans to meet your needs.
Supplemental retirement savings programs.
Sick leave. Unused sick time can be converted to extended health care benefits on retirement.
120 hours paid vacation each year.
36 hours paid personal days each year.
9 paid legal holidays per year.
For more information about the benefits of working for the State of Wisconsin, please click HERE.
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
Position Summary
Maintain security and care on a shift for male or female inmates of a State Correctional Facility and the Wisconsin Resource Center. Direct the movement, work and leisure activities of inmates. Transport inmates to and from the correctional facility. Interpret and enforce institution rules of conduct. Restore order during disturbances and emergencies. Observe and report on behavior of inmates. Inspect and patrol living quarters and other facility buildings, grounds, and equipment to maintain security. Search inmates and quarters for contraband. Direct the work of other correctional officers. Maintain records and files. Click HERE for a link to our institution locations.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 05-32 with a starting base pay rate of $21.45/hr, plus a $4/hour add on ($25.45/hr total). These positions also offer excellent benefits, including protective retirement status. Future increases will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan, and are currently scheduled at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, for an additional $5.19/hr. Differential pay is available for certain night and weekend shifts, and employees may be eligible for FLSA premium overtime. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Employees at maximum security facilities Columbia Correctional (Portage, WI); Dodge Correctional (Waupun, WI); Green Bay Correctional (Green Bay, WI); Taycheedah Correctional (Fond du Lac, WI); Waupun Correctional (Waupun, WI); and Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, WI) are eligible for a permanent $2.00/hour add on.
Employees at Columbia Correctional (Portage, WI), Waupun Correctional (Waupun, WI), Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, WI), Kettle Moraine Correctional (Plymouth, WI) and Dodge Correctional (Waupun, WI) are eligible for an additional, temporary $5.00/hour add on.
Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.
Qualifications
Crowd control and security procedures and policies; direction of staff and inmates; inspection and operation of facilities; first aid techniques; terminology associated with the rehabilitation and treatment programs, counseling techniques; correctional program resources for the care and rehabilitation of inmates; effective written and oral communication skills.
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
For questions please contact Ramona Koch, HR Specialist at Ramona.Koch@wisconsin.gov
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department have been met.
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