Summary
WPPA Union Full-Time Male Jailer. Starting pay is $26.67 hourly with shift differential for night shift. Position includes Wisconsin Retirement Fund, and comprehensive County benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and deferred compensation. Uniforms and gear are provided.Extra duty pay for Jail Training Officer, WI DOJ Certified Instructor and Bilingual (Spanish).Several benefit time options: vacation, personal, holiday, comp time, and sick leaveSpecial assignment opportunities available in Honor Guard.Incentive pay for physical readiness.Experienced applicants may qualify for our Lateral Entry Program. Starting pay up to $30.14, depending on years of service.The Jail Division works 12 hour shifts with every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.Duties maintaining safety, security and discipline in the jailintervening to stop disturbancesconducting searches and inspectionssurveillance of all inmatestaking custody of and releasing inmatespreparing reports and other paperworkWeekends, holidays and rotating shifts are requiredApplicants must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.Qualifications and Experience Minimum age: 20U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2))No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in WisconsinNo misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a)Must be of good characterMust be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement dutiesAbility to meet physical performance requirementsVision correctable to 20/20Basic computer literacyGood written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environmentAfter probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff's OfficeEducation Requirements High School Diploma or equivalentOnce hired, must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintain appropriate 24-hour recertification requirements.A complete job description is available on the Green County Sheriff's website: www.greencountywi.org.Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Green does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in employment or its programs, services, or activities. Green County requires a drug screening as part of the employment process, and a physical exam is required upon hiring.Legal Notice 302.41 Care of prisoners. Whenever there is a prisoner in any jail there shall be at least one person of the same sex on duty who is wholly responsible to the sheriff or keeper for the custody, cleanliness, food and care of such prisoner.History: 1975 c. 94; 1989 a. 31 s. 1665; Stats. 1989 s. 302.41.This section does not conflict with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. Discussing a “bona fide occupational qualification” under Title VII of the federal 1964 Civil Rights Act. Counties must comply with this section when they can do so without conflict with Title VII. 70 Atty. Gen. 202.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
WPPA Union Full-Time Male Jailer. Starting pay is $26.67 hourly with shift differential for night shift. Position includes Wisconsin Retirement Fund, and comprehensive County benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and deferred compensation. Uniforms and gear are provided.Extra duty pay for Jail Training Officer, WI DOJ Certified Instructor and Bilingual (Spanish).Several benefit time options: vacation, personal, holiday, comp time, and sick leaveSpecial assignment opportunities available in Honor Guard.Incentive pay for physical readiness.Experienced applicants may qualify for our Lateral Entry Program. Starting pay up to $30.14, depending on years of service.The Jail Division works 12 hour shifts with every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.Duties maintaining safety, security and discipline in the jailintervening to stop disturbancesconducting searches and inspectionssurveillance of all inmatestaking custody of and releasing inmatespreparing reports and other paperworkWeekends, holidays and rotating shifts are requiredApplicants must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.Qualifications and Experience Minimum age: 20U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2))No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in WisconsinNo misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a)Must be of good characterMust be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement dutiesAbility to meet physical performance requirementsVision correctable to 20/20Basic computer literacyGood written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environmentAfter probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff's OfficeEducation Requirements High School Diploma or equivalentOnce hired, must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintain appropriate 24-hour recertification requirements.A complete job description is available on the Green County Sheriff's website: www.greencountywi.org.Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Green does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in employment or its programs, services, or activities. Green County requires a drug screening as part of the employment process, and a physical exam is required upon hiring.Legal Notice 302.41 Care of prisoners. Whenever there is a prisoner in any jail there shall be at least one person of the same sex on duty who is wholly responsible to the sheriff or keeper for the custody, cleanliness, food and care of such prisoner.History: 1975 c. 94; 1989 a. 31 s. 1665; Stats. 1989 s. 302.41.This section does not conflict with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. Discussing a “bona fide occupational qualification” under Title VII of the federal 1964 Civil Rights Act. Counties must comply with this section when they can do so without conflict with Title VII. 70 Atty. Gen. 202.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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