Correctional Officer - CRC

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posted tuesday, january 27, 2026 at 7:00 am | expires wednesday, february 11, 2026 at 6:59 am

milwaukee county is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee county oversees operations from our airport, behavioral health, child support, combined court operations, sheriff's department, community reintegration center, human services, parks, public safety, public works, fleet operations, transportation, and at the zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our seniors and those with disabilities in aging and disability services, and veterans in veterans services.

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we are searching for changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about milwaukee county!

closing date
: february 10, 2026 @ 11:00pm cst

correctional officer
department: community reintegration center

full-time, hourly
hourly pay range: $30.60 - $34.37/hr

correctional officers are key to the smooth running of our jail. They have an important role to play in supporting residents with their rehabilitation and creating a positive and safe environment. Background and experience are not all we look for—it’s the kind of person you are that matters most. We can teach you the rest.

you may make a great correctional officer if your beliefs align with our mission and vision at the community reintegration center:

mission: promote successful community reintegration by providing programming and resources, that comprehensively meet the needs of residents in our care, which support opportunities for positive change.

vision: we enhance public safety and quality of life through the successful reintegration of residents in our care.

what is the job like?

your main role will be monitoring and safeguarding the residents in a direct supervision housing unit. This will include everything from managing routines, supervising meals, conducting searches as well as evaluating resident behavior. You will need to instruct and direct the residents and ensure safety of your housing unit. At times, you will need to deal with the more challenging aspects of this career such as disruptive or violent behavior and will be working with a variety of individuals and sentence lengths.

you will be required to write reports and utilize our software systems. Basic skills are required, but training will be provided.

applicants must be able to work any shift, work holidays and weekends as assigned. Applicants must be able to work mandatory overtime as assigned (rate of pay for overtime is time and a half).

many officers enjoy the variety day to day and appreciate working with people of varying backgrounds. Most people who work here want to make a difference in the community by helping others and get a sense of fulfillment when they see the residents improve and progress.

working in corrections is a stable, secure work environment and allows for many areas of training and growth.

• pension
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• free parking
• gym on site

• minimum age of 18 required
• high school diploma, hsed or ged required
• valid driver's license required upon application and must be maintained throughout employment
• applicants shall be of good moral character determined from the results of fingerprinting and background investigation. Felons, unless pardoned will be rejected
• certification by the law enforcement standards board must be acquired during the probationary period and…