Employment

Corrections Officer 1

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older at time of application.
• The examination is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin. Appointee must establish residence in Milwaukee County within six months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency.
• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency diploma required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's license at time of application and maintained during incumbency.
• Applicant shall be of good character determined from results of finger- printing and background investigation.
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board must be acquired during the probationary period and maintained during incumbency.
• College level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, education or social work preferred.

To obtain additional information and/or a job application and experience papers, contact the Milwaukee County Department of Human Resources at 278.5321 (voice) or 278.5365 (TDD) and inquire about the Career Opportunity Exam - Public Safety.