Employment Opportunities

Challenging full time (40.0 hrs/wk) County Government position, located within the Columbia County Health & Human Services Department, which requires accuracy and thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and principles. Computer experience required in Microsoft Windows and Office applications. Experience with PeopleSoft accounting system beneficial. Responsible for various accounting tasks.  Must be motivated and capable of working on multi-tasks within defined time constraints.  Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) year responsible office experience. Hire rate: $25.52 per hour. Applicants REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from the County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline is July 30, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This is a full-time position, 40 hrs/week in the Columbia County Clerk of Court Office.  Responsibilities will relate to all matters related to criminal, traffic, small claims, civil, judgment and liens, family court or jury applications. Assignments will include case management, drafting and processing legal documents, participating in court proceedings, maintaining official paper and electronic documents, and counter assistance in the office.  Other duties will vary as assigned including financial and calendar matters. Required to meet one of the following:  Associate Degree from an accredited vocational, college or technical school in bookkeeping, accounting, or business law and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience, or High School diploma or its equivalent supplemented by post high school course work with at least two (2) semesters in bookkeeping, accounting, or business law at a vocational, college, technical school, or on-line course and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience. Computer Experience required.  Hire rate:  $23.96 per hour. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County application obtained on the website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: July 29, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Accounting Department is recruiting for an LTE/Intern to work while there is a position vacancy in the department.  This position provides an opportunity for learning the process involved with County government as it relates to government accounting standards and regulations.  The learning experience is immeasurable in understanding the contrast in accounting practices combined with educational studies. 

Qualifications: Working toward a degree in accounting, finance or business related major.  Knowledge of basic accounting practices and principles.  Advanced knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office.  Hire rate: $19.93 per hour.  All applicants are REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION obtained from the Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: July 25, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Applications are being accepted for full time summer employment with Columbia County Highway & Transportation.  This opportunity is open for the following:

Truck Driver CDL required, driving dump truck in support of construction operations throughout the county. Hire rate: $25.52 per hour.

Duties as assigned include various tasks related to general maintenance of highways and equipment as stated above.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.  Must be 18 years of age.

For consideration applicants are required to submit a Columbia County application obtained from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us

email:  human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov

or fax to:  608-742-9802

or mail to:   Columbia County Human Resources, P.O. Box 63, 112 East Edgewater Street, Portage, WI  53901

NOW HIRING CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS - PATROL DEPUTY

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is filled with hard working and professional individuals. We offer our employees a career where they are challenged to perform at your highest-level day-in and day-out, while being supported in their growth and the ability to achieve their goals through experience and training.

We provide our deputies the best equipment and training so they can deliver the excellent level of law enforcement that our community expects. Our staff have the overwhelming support of our community based upon earned trust and reciprocated respect.

• Deputies work 12 hours shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off (Pitman schedule).
• 2025 starting pay up to $80,330 per year ($38.62 per hour for top qualified lateral transfers, working night shift).
• Additional $2 per hour on weekends, plus a nighttime shift differential.
• Personally assigned take home squad car.
• State-of-the-art technology and equipment.
• Non-seniority based specialized position opportunities.
• Merit-based promotions.
• All initial uniforms and equipment provided, with an additional $700 per year in uniform allowance after year one.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply: Submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330.  Applicants MUST complete the 3 questions in Section 6 for consideration. Selection process includes review of application documents, oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County Website or Wilenet.  Deadline for applications is August 8, 2025.  Interviews for the top candidates will be scheduled after that time.  Applications can be emailed to human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov or mailed to Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901. An equal opportunity employer. 

**In addition to the DJ-LE330, please submit your answers to the following essay questions:

1. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for a Deputy Sheriff position with Columbia County?

2. Why is the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office your department of choice?

3. How does the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office fit into your career goals?

Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter for each question (there are six total responses required). 

Application deadline of August 8, 2025.

We are hiring for a full-time 911 Dispatcher/Communication Operator. Come and join our team and start a new and exciting career!

Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent required; related work experience, preferably with operating two-way radio equipment; strong computer and communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively multitask, simultaneously using multiple information systems. Must possess excellent moral character; be dependable; and be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Newly hired dispatchers should expect to work traditional 2^nd or 3^rd shift hours. Shifts are 12 hours in length, on a two-week rotating schedule, with every other 3-day weekend off (Pitman schedule).

The selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug/alcohol screening. Columbia County residency is not required. The initial hiring rate of pay is $25.52 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Columbia County also offers the following incentives:

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour weekend pay.

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour nighttime shift differential premium pay.

• Great benefits for sick time, holiday time and vacation time.

Applicants should submit the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board DJ-LE-330 application found on the Columbia County Human Resources website or Wilenet.gov. Applications are accepted via email sent to human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov, fax 608-742-9802, or mailed to Columbia County Human Resources PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901.

Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Now Hiring - Part Time

Courthouse Security / Transport Deputy

Individuals With Past Law Enforcement or Correctional Experience Are Encouraged to Apply!

Seeking individuals to work 2-3 days per week performing courthouse security and inmate transport duties on a part time basis. This position is an armed and uniformed Special Deputy Sheriff position working for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Shifts are Monday-Friday with daytime hours.

Applicants must have been certified or certifiable by Wisconsin DOJ Training and Standards Board for either the law enforcement or jail academies and pass and maintain said State of WI certifications for Firearms, EVOC, and Defensive Tactics.

How to Apply: Submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330.  Selection process includes review of application documents, oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County Website (https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/) or Wilenet.  Applications accepted by email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov  fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI  53901. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
Starting Wage: $19.93/hour, plus PM/NOC/Weekend Shift Differentials
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Part-time PM and NOC

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
RN Starting Wage:  $37.23/hour
LPN Starting Wage:  $27.17/hour
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time PM and Casual