Full Time Correctional Officer

Job Title: Full Time Correctional Officer

Salary: $27.71 - $29.40 Hourly Location: Appleton, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2603479 Department: Sheriff Corrections Opening Date: 03/12/2026

Typical Work Hours/Shift: 5-3 schedule, 8 hr shifts, possible 12 hr shifts based upon seniority. Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required depending on operational needs.

Description: Benefits Questions

Outagamie County Core Values:

• Invested in Serving
• Better Together
• Create Progress
• Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose: Outagamie County jail is hiring Full Time Correctional Officers! Correctional Officers provide supervision of inmates to provide a safe and secure environment. The Outagamie County Jail provides for the medical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and nutritional needs of the inmate population. The services and programs provided are designed to help offenders cope with incarceration and return to the community as productive members.

Hours: Scheduled for three (3) 8-hour shifts; 12-hour shifts may be assigned based on seniority. This position involves shift work and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on operational needs. Overtime may be required and will be assigned as necessary to support operational demands.

Location: County Administration Building in Appleton, 320 S. Walnut St, Appleton, Wisconsin

Benefits: Outagamie County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System. For more information, please visit: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts required physical checks of inmates and cell areas, watching for safety and security threats while verifying inmate location.
• Takes action required to maintain safety and security.
• Monitors inmate living areas via camera to ensure cleanliness, safety, and security.
• Conducts cleanliness and security inspections and searches.
• Monitors recreational, educational, and program activities.
• Distributes meals, canteen, mail, uniforms, bedding, and other supplies to inmates.
• Escorts inmates to and from visits, programs, etc.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of inmate counts, status changes, activities, events, etc.
• Writes cogent, readable, thorough reports when notable incidents occur.
• Restrains hostile and non-compliant inmates as necessary.
• Uses minimal amount of force to gain compliance as trained when necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations according to department policies and procedures.
• Takes custody of, books, and releases inmates according to department policy.
• Obtains and records appropriate information.
• Releases and receives Huber inmates.
• Monitors inmates via GPS tracking device.
• Controls access to and from jail.
• Greets, checks ID, documents visitors.
• Conducts active law enforcement measures within the jail setting.
• Ability to protect others, with little to no notice, during crisis and/or emergency situations.
• Ability to react in a calm, collected, and professional manner during emergency situations.
• Ability to accept the dangers, stresses, regiment, discipline, and time demands associated with the position.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to meet requirements and become Wisconsin Corrections Certified within first year of employment
• Hire requirements include successful completion of physical agility test; psychological test, post-offer physical evaluation, and/or other tests to aid in determining fitness for employment

Required or Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of, and ability to use, computer software and applications used by department
• Operate general office equipment such as copy and fax machines
• Ability to meet department standards of physical condition
• Effectively communicate in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Work overtime/extra hours as necessary
• Ability to handle frequent exposure to high degrees of danger
• Maintain a high degree of physical conditioning

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and frequently up to 25 lbs. (e.g., supplies, equipment, or property)
• Understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics
• Ability to push, pull, or move with a force of up to 51.2 lbs. (e.g., maneuvering carts, wheelchairs, or cell doors)
• Ability to climb stairs (up to 48 flights per shift)
• Ability to maintain balance and perform activities requiring stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching (high and low), and twisting
• Frequent use of hands and wrists; use of both hands and both legs required
• Effective verbal communication and hearing capabilities
• Sufficient visual acuity to perform correctional officer duties safely and effectively

Work Environment:

• This position is performed within a secure correctional facility and may involve frequent exposure to individuals in custody.
• The environment includes:
• Working in close proximity to inmates, including those who may be uncooperative or confrontational.
• Exposure to loud noises, unpleasant odors, and potentially stressful or emergency situations while maintaining composure and exercise good judgment.
• Navigating secured areas, including locked doors, gates, and controlled access points.
• Working both independently and as part of a team in a structured and regulated setting.
• Frequent interaction with law enforcement personnel, medical staff, and other facility staff.
• Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required depending on operational needs.
• Safety protocols and training are provided to support staff in maintaining a secure and professional environment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required, including but not limited to tight-fitting respirators and gas masks.

Outagamie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice, and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable policies, practices, and procedures, including, but not limited to, County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting, and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

Outagamie County is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Outagamie County Offers a Comprehensive and Highly Competitive Benefits Package to Its Employees. Levels of benefits can vary based on employment status and employee group.

Medical Coverage: Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage: Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage: Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance: Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance: Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.

Long-Term Disability Insurance: All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.

Wisconsin Retirement System: Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement, and selected annuity option.

Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Flexible Spending Account Plan: The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical-related