Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a career in criminal justice that offers rewarding challenges? The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is hiring!

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated individuals to start their Security Careers as a Correctional Officer in our secure correctional facilities statewide. Positions are available in minimum, medium, and maximum security adult male and female institutions. The Department offers additional training to assist in your professional growth and development. Potential career advancement opportunities include Sergeant, Probation and Parole Agent, Supervising Officer, and more. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Enforce Rules and Keep Order: Inside the jail, Correctional Officers enforce rules and regulations. They maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults and escapes. Officers enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges.
• Supervise the Activities of Inmates: Correctional Officers supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules. They must also ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times. Activities include meal distribution, medication distribution, laundry exchange, work assignments, sleeping and other regular housing activity.
• Search for Contraband Items: Officers search inmates and their living quarters for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. In addition, Officers are responsible for screening visitors and incoming mail to ensure contraband is not brought into the jail.
• Inspect Facilities to Ensure That They Meet Standards: Correctional Officers regularly inspect facilities. They check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors) and any other evidence of violations of the rules.
• Report on Inmate Conduct: Correctional Officers must report any inmate who violates the rules. If a crime is committed within their institution or an inmate escapes, they help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for the escapee. Correctional Officers are responsible for writing reports and filling out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift.

Requirements:

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent; or will have obtained this by the date of hire.
• Prior experience in public safety or customer service will be very helpful but not a necessity.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
-diversity-job-fair-mar2025/

Madison Diversity Job Fair
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Sheraton Madison Hotel
706 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
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