Corrections Jobs and Careers

Morgan County commission approves position eliminations and an 8% increase in pay for full-time COs

Officials said the improvements will produce a "culture change" that will attract high-quality candidates to the jail

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CO trainees who complete the 10-week academy will have a starting salary of no less than $50,712

The state also announced there will be pay grade and salary increases for current officers and additional steps for pay raises

Recommitting to our oath can help us stay stronger and healthier and survive this job long enough to retire in good physical and mental health

Last year, a bill was signed into law to lower the minimum age for detention deputies from 21 to 18

Currently, DACA recipients can become troopers, game wardens, COs and serve in the Wisconsin National Guard

19-year-olds can join at a salary of up to $68K with a $2,500 signing bonus and become eligible for the state's 100% tuition reimbursement program

The proposed plan also includes pay raises for inspectors and probation officers, while designating millions for infrastructure and equipment needs

Instead of giving 2% or 3% raises, Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers approved an across-the-board $5K raise last year and are proposing $2K in 2023

Youth workers at the detention centers will now be re-classified as COs under the new plan

Our experts address how short staffing, training cuts and a lack of stress management impact correctional officers and facility security

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