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WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Curious what it is like to work in the Waukesha County Jail as a Correctional Officer? Check us out here:  Waukesha County Jail.

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department manages and operates a 481-bed Jail which contains a combination of direct supervision and remote supervision housing pods. It is a maximum-security facility which houses male and female, pre-trial and sentenced offenders. The Department is also responsible for inmates who have release privileges for work, education, child or elder care, and treatment programs. It employs approximately 160 corrections staff.
 

The starting hourly rate is $29.61 together with excellent benefits. Discover the details by clicking on the 2026 Non-exempt Benefit Summary.

Lateral Transfer Benefits are available with at least 3-years of full-time experience in a similar position within the 12-months prior to hire. Lateral benefits afford a higher starting wage, accelerated vacation accrual, and 40-hours of paid sick time upon hire. 

We invite you to apply for a full-time Correctional Officer position!  Previous corrections experience is not required.  

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Correctional Officer click here.  

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.  
• One (1) year of post high school work experience, preferably in a civil or military law enforcement unit or detention facility.  
• One (1) year of post high school education/training can be substituted to fulfill the work experience requirement.  
• Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Correctional Officer ADA Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Criminal History and Background Check: Candidates will need to pass a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.  

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.