CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME

CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to hire Corrections Professional candidates with a high level of integrity, motivation and professionalism and those who possess a positive attitude and resiliency.

As a Corrections Professional, you will be provided an opportunity to think critically, work independently, and serve your community in ways you never imagined. The Corrections Professional job requires strong-minded, strong-willed individuals willing to interact with diverse individuals from various backgrounds.

The Corrections Professional is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of inmates housed in the Kenosha County Detention Facilities.  The Corrections Professional maintains order throughout the facilities, enforces facility rules, manages inmate movement, behavior, and respond to emergencies that occur.

Be a part of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, a leader in public safety!

Rate of Pay

• 2025 hiring rate :   $27.00 per hour
• PM shift and holiday pay differentials available
• Lateral transfer consideration for experienced jail / detention officers

Work Schedule

Position Summary and Job Duties

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

Success Factors

Benefits

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves medium physical demands such as :

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Pre-Trial facility conducts intakes and generally houses inmates in a linier style of housing.  The Detention Center generally houses inmates in a dormitory style of housing.  The staffing needs and selection profile for the Detention Center and the Pre-Trial facilities are different. As such, the staffing levels and applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated accordingly for each facility.

Selection Process

If a candidate has worked for a confinement entity as a current or past employer (e.g. federal or state prison, county or local jail, lockup, juvenile, or community confinement facility), that employer must be listed on their resume and reference contact information must be provided at the reference check stage of the process.

If you choose to apply by uploading a resume or through your LinkedIn profile, be sure all your employment, including summer and part-time employment while attending school, is included. All time must be accounted for. If unemployed for a period of time, state the dates of unemployment.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than November 30, 2025.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, please visit :

https : / / www.kenoshacountywi.gov / 548 / Sheriffs-Office

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.  Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE10 (Min. $27.00 – Max. $34.36 per hour).

This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago.  To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit : https : / / www.visitkenosha.com /

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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