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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may be scheduled prior to the end date. Hiring dates will vary. PLEASE NOTE: If a completed application is received, you will receive a separate email requesting you complete a one-page background disclosure sheet, which will be required to be returned within 72 hours to be considered further. Please keep an eye on your junk/spam folders. WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: *Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage! *Dental Insurance *Vision Insurance *Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! *457 deferred compensation plan *Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day! *10 Paid Holidays *Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses *Life Insurance *Short and Long-Term Disability *Wellness Incentive Plan *Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program *Ability to earn comp time GENERAL FUNCTION Responsible for the care and custody of jail inmates, provides necessary health and welfare needs as required, attends to the health, medical, and emotional needs of the inmates and maintains security and order in the jail. Assist with and complete transports as assigned. A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assist with inmates. Book in, complete any screening processes required, huber area, visitation, control room, meals, medications, linen exchange, inmate requests, jail inspections, supervise inmate workers, document jail violations, escort inmates, frisk/search inmates and release of inmates. 2. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner. B. OTHER DUTIES 1. Communicate with inmates. Require inmates to maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene. Provide hygiene information to inmates if requested. Instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation procedures. 2. Conduct inmate counts. Maintain order, control and security at all times. Report damage to supervisor or duty officer. 3. Know and follow emergency procedures. Respond to alarms within the jail and take proper action, including evacuations, and extinguish small fires. 4. Operate the computer systems, as needed. Answer phones. Operate all jail equipment and cell doors. 5. Inspect mail. Take bonds. Handle inmate money and document transactions. 6. Check for low supplies and notify supervisor. Inspect supplies, put away supplies as needed, and inventory items as needed. 7. Assist judge with probable cause hearings. 8. Review reports and notes from other shifts. Brief other shifts. Review policy/procedural manuals, bulletins or directives. Bring job-related problems to the supervisor. 9. Conduct tours as needed. Assist volunteers. 10. Clean areas of the jail that need it. Perform general housekeeping duties when needed. 11. Take legible fingerprints and collect data as needed. Forward this information as needed. 12. Investigate all alarms in the facility. 13. Perform other duties as assigned. Eligibility list may be established for future openings. PLEASE NOTE: See job description for complete duties and responsibilities; which can be found at http://careers.co.wood.wi.us/CyberWeb/. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: *United States citizen, be of good reputation, no felony convictions, good health, pass pre-appointment investigation as well as pre-employment physical examination, Psychological examination and drug screening. *Basic, everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. *Reading, writing, adding, and subtracting is needed. *The ability to speak clearly and precisely. *A general understanding of computers is required. *Must be able to assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations. *Ability to interact with others is required. *Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver\'s license is necessary, and able to operate a motor vehicle. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/