Job Details

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Community Correction is recruiting for Corrections Communications Operators. This position will be working in the Monitoring Center at 3099 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI.

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Position Summary

The DOC Electronic Monitoring Center provides electronic monitoring services to the Division of Community Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, local law enforcement, and county human services agencies. This position participates in the operation of the 24 hour/7 days a week statewide Corrections Electronic Monitoring system. This system contains confidential and detailed information on approximately 2,000 offenders and electronically tracks their movements in and out of their residences to treatment and employment settings. This position has responsibility for providing detailed offender information to probation and parole field agents, county organizations, DOC administrative staff, as well as correctional and law enforcement agencies at the County, State and Federal levels.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 02-11 with a starting pay rate of $22.31/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Corrections Communications Operator receive and provide information, directives and messages to stakeholders over phone and electronic communications. Successful candidates must be able to clearly hear and understand words over the phone with distractions, distortions and background noise, with or without accommodation.

Corrections Communications Operator workstations include multiple computer monitors displaying a variety of computer systems at the same time. Successful candidates must have the ability to view and read multiple computer monitors at the same time, with or without accommodations for extended periods of time.

As public safety employees, remote work is not an option for these positions.

Shift Options:

Positions are full-time. Shift preferences will be discussed during the interview process. Shift times are first shift (0630-1630); second shift (1300-2300) and third shift (2200-0800).

This position requires employees to be ordered to work additional 8-hour shifts. The ability to work an additional 8-hour shift is an essential function of the position. The operation is 24 hours/7 days on 3 shifts .

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Education, training, and/or experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook) and utilizing them to create reports, analyze data, and data entry
• Education, training, and/or experience interpreting and communicating policies, procedures, and information to various audiences (supervisor, law enforcement, public, etc.)
• Excellent customer service, problem solving, and communication skills

How To Apply

To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application as described above by the stated date. Apply through the "Careers" tile on your ESS Portal.

The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Once determined eligible, please send a follow up email with the HR Specialist below to indicate interest in this job announcement.

Questions can be directed to Jamie Leslie, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, at ...@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

Online applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: July 12, 2026, at which time we will continue recruiting with a new Job Opening. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.

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