Job Description
Salary: $27.89 - $32.77 Hourly
Location : Sheboygan, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: SCSO-2026-029
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 04/07/2026
Purpose and Summary Step into a career with purpose.
Sheboygan County is actively recruiting Correctional Officers who are ready to serve, protect, and make a real impact. If you're looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to build a stable career in public service, this role puts you at the center of community safety.
Essential Duties As a Correctional Officer, you'll be part of a trained, collaborative team committed to safety, professionalism, and public service. You'll receive structured training and ongoing support as you carry out the following responsibilities:
- Work closely with fellow officers and supervisors to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly correctional environment
- Conduct regular rounds and observations, using your training to identify safety concerns and prevent incidents
- Monitor inmate behavior and communicate concerns or rule violations through established reporting channels
- Assist with the intake and booking of new inmates, including housing assignments and escorts, with guidance from experienced staff
- Issue uniforms, bedding, hygiene supplies, and assist with meal service as part of coordinated daily operations
- Supervise inmate work assignments that support cleanliness and facility operations while reinforcing expectations and accountability
- Perform searches in accordance with training, policy, and gender-specific requirements
- Inspect housing units and common areas for contraband and safety issues, working as a team to address concerns
- Maintain discipline through fair, consistent enforcement of rules and procedures, supported by clear policies and supervision
- Escort and transport inmates to court, medical appointments, and approved activities while ensuring security and compliance
- Support correctional programs, including rehabilitation and work-release (Huber) initiatives, as part of a team-focused approach to inmate management
- Respond to emergencies using trained response techniques and only the level of force necessary to restore order
- Accurately document inmate movement, status, and time served using established systems and procedures
- Complete reports, logs, and records to support team communication and facility accountability
- Provide courtroom testimony related to observed incidents or inmate activity when required
- Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of operations and shared awareness
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required
- Comprehensive training provided, including classroom instruction and on-the-job training to prepare you for success as a Correctional Officer
- Self-motivated and capable of completing assignments effectively, efficiently, and thoroughly with minimal supervision
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to accept supervision, direction, and constructive feedback
- Resilience and sound judgment when functioning in stressful or high-pressure situations
- Professional discretion to maintain confidentiality and positive working relationships with coworkers and other staff
- Reliability in maintaining regular and predictable attendance in accordance with scheduling requirements
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Work is performed in a secure correctional facility environment that requires constant awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety procedures
- Position involves direct contact with inmates and interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
- Work schedules may include rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins
- Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or moving objects and individuals as required
- Position requires the ability to operate security equipment, communication devices, and computer systems
- Must possess sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities to monitor activity, respond to incidents, and communicate clearly
- Required to wear department-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment as assigned
- Must be able to meet the physical, medical, and psychological standards required for employment as a Correctional Officer
Sheboygan County offers a wide range of employee benefits. to view benefit overview.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Shift work, Rotating shift