<p>Position Summary</p> <p>As a Correctional Sergeant, you will be responsible for the security, control, and treatment of residents at WRC. You will act as a lead worker assuming total responsibility for post operations in a particular area on an assigned shift. Duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Supervising residents in work, housing unit, and activity situations. </li><li>Escorting residents off grounds for appointments as required. </li><li>Patrolling buildings and grounds. </li><li>Monitoring visitations. </li><li>Providing a therapeutic environment for residents. </li><li>Maintaining record keeping systems. </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting pay is $36.35 /hour (approximately $75,600 annually) or more based on state seniority. Additional increases are based on years of service in the chart below.</p> <p>Years of State Service Correctional Sergeant</p> <p>0 $36.35</p> <p>1 $39.74</p> <p>2 $41.12</p> <p>3 $41.98</p> <p>5 $42.83</p> <p>10 $43.74</p> <p>15 $44.68</p> <p>20 $45.63</p> <p>25 $46.61</p> <ul> <li>$.80 /hour night differential and an $.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts. </li><li>12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 05/32. </li></ul> <p>Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>All applicants who may be appointed to these positions will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.</p> <p>The selected candidates will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by WRC or medical personnel approved by the facility after their start date.</p> <p>Due to the nature of this position, individuals will be required to complete a physical ability verification. This includes but not limited to lifting a minimum of 30 lbs., squat, kneel, utilize stairs, drag up to 90 lbs., walk and run 200-meter distance.</p> <p>Applicants for this position would not be eligible if they were convicted of a Barred Crime (as defined by Wisconsin Statutes, s. 48.685 and s. 50.065, see chart below), or if they were convicted of a crime that is not listed below, but is substantially related to the position.</p> <p>Wisconsin Statutes</p> <p>Barred Crimes-Cannot hire caregivers convicted of these</p> <p>940.01</p> <p>First-degree intentional homicide</p> <p>940.02</p> <p>First-degree reckless homicide</p> <p>940.03</p> <p>Felony murder</p> <p>940.12</p> <p>Assisting suicide</p> <p>940.19(2) through (6)</p> <p>Battery (felony)</p> <p>940.22(2) or (3)</p> <p>Sexual exploitation by therapist; duty to report</p> <p>940.225(1) (2) or (3)</p> <p>First-, second-, or third-degree sexual assault</p> <p>940.285</p> <p>Abuse of vulnerable adults (misdemeanor or felony)</p> <p>940.29</p> <p>Abuse of residents of a penal facility</p> <p>940.295</p> <p>Abuse or neglect of patients and residents (misdemeanor or felony).</p> <p>948.02(1) or (2)</p> <p>First- or second-degree sexual assault of a child</p> <p>948.025</p> <p>Repeated acts of sexual assault of same child</p> <p>948.03(2)(a) (b) or (c)</p> <p>Physical abuse of a child-intentional causation of bodily harm</p> <p>948.05</p> <p>Sexual exploitation of a child</p> <p>948.055</p> <p>Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity</p> <p>948.06</p> <p>Incest with a child</p> <p>948.07</p> <p>Child enticement</p> <p>948.08</p> <p>Soliciting a child for prostitution</p> <p>948.11(2)(a) or (am)</p> <p>Exposing a child to harmful material, descriptions, or narrations</p> <p>948.12</p> <p>Possession of child pornography</p> <p>948.13</p> <p>Child sex offender working with children</p> <p>948.21(1)</p> <p>Neglect of a child-resulting in death (felony)</p> <p>948.30</p> <p>Abduction of another's child; constructive custody</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Your resume and letter of qualifications should address the following qualifications:</p> <p>At a minimum, you'll need the following:</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of the Academic Training Academy provided by the Department of Corrections Correctional Training Center, DHS Training Center, or other similar training. </li></ul> <p>It would also be great if you have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with a diverse multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population. </li><li>Experience demonstrating leadership amongst peers in a previous or current role (e.g., training, mentoring, facilitating conflict resolution, promoting a positive work environment, etc.). </li><li>Experience overseeing or following institutional operational procedures (e.g., conducting institutional counts, emergency counts, initiating emergency response teams, emergency dispatch, Federal mail, patient/inmate/client property, etc.). </li></ul> <p>Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.</p> <p>Additional requirements include:</p> <ul> <li>Legal ability to possess and physical ability to properly utilize firearms. </li><li>Ability to meet the physical ability standards of this position described above. </li><li>Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed including staying for the next shift (up to 16 hours total in one shift) </li><li>Must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy which requires a valid driver's license, minimum of two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver's license, and must be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions: three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years, an OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months, or suspension or revocation of the driver's license. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.</p> <p>Helpful Information:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. </li><li>You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. </li><li>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. </li><li>Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. </li><li>Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. </li><li>If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. </li><li>For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact DHSWRCRecruitment@dhs.wisconsin.gov. </li></ul> <p>DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is March 11, 2026 at 11:59pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.</p>