Curious what it is like to work in the Waukesha County Jail as a Correctional Officer? Check us out here: Waukesha County Jail
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department manages and operates a 481-bed Jail which contains a combination of direct supervision and remote supervision housing pods. It is a maximum-security facility which houses male and female, pre-trial and sentenced offenders. The Department is also responsible for inmates who have release privileges for work, education, child or elder care, and treatment programs. It employs approximately 160 corrections staff.
We invite you to apply for a full-time Correctional Officer position. Previous Corrections experience is not required.
Lateral Transfer Benefits are available with at least 3-years of full-time experience in a similar position within the 12-months prior to hire. Lateral benefits afford a higher starting wage, accelerated vacation accrual, and 40-hours of paid sick time upon hire.
You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:
Criminal History and Background Check: Candidates will need to pass a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.