Correctional Officer

Are you looking for a meaningful career that contributes to community safety and provides personal and professional growth? Dunn County Jail is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Correctional Officer
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This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful correctional environment. As a Correctional Officer, you’ll be responsible for supervising individuals in custody, enforcing facility rules, responding to incidents, and supporting rehabilitation efforts.

If you’re ready to step into a role that requires integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to safety, apply today to become part of Dunn County’s corrections team.

The anticipated starting wage is between $27.45/hr and $28.66/hr.

Interviews will be conducted on February 5, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and maintains custody of inmates of the Dunn County Jail by controlling inmate conduct; conducts searches; inspects inmate living areas; maintains surveillance; dispenses medication; provides escorts to court and meetings; regulates inmate visitation and coordinates the intake and release of inmates.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment within the Dunn County Jail and related facilities.
• Investigates illegal or criminal activities in all areas of the jail.
• Collects bond for State Patrol, County Deputies, City, and Village arrests.
• Answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates.
• Provides testimony in court, as required.
• Writes reports and maintains jail records and files, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted

• Preferred Jail Certified but not required

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre‑employment checks:
• Criminal background check
• Pre‑employment physical examination
• Psychological examination
• Drug screening
• Written Examination
• Successful completion of the Wisconsin Jail Recruit Training certification within one (1) year of hire
• CPR/First Aid Certification (desired)

• Knowledge of jail policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and operations of the jail associated with jail security, surveillance, inmate control and disciplinary procedures.
• Basic understanding of the criminal justice system, probation and law enforcement.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relevant to jail operations, the supervision of inmates, and job requirements.
• Knowledge of self‑defense, restraining and conflict management techniques.
• Knowledge of inmate processing and release procedures and operations (e.g. classification, fingerprinting, inmate trust accounting, visitation, intake health screening/evaluation, etc.).
• Knowledge of jail record‑keeping and report requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software utilized within the Sheriff’s Office.
• Ability to apply jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the jail.
• Ability to learn and implement booking‑in, visitation and inmate release procedures and operations in accordance with department policies.
• Ability to perform jail searches, inspections and surveillance activities.
• Ability to use self‑defensive techniques, restraining techniques and physical force in protecting self and other inmates within the facility in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
• Ability to update and maintain jail records, files, reports, inmate accounts, etc.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing appropriately with inmate conflicts in accordance with laws, rules, department policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present…