Columbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician I. This is a full-time position (40 hrs/wk). Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail/Huber). Qualifications: Any combination of training & experience equivalent to Associate Degree from an accredited technical school in heating, air conditioning and/or electronics and a minimum of two (2) years of maintenance work OR Course work in air conditioning and refrigeration, basic industrial mechanics, electronic instrumentation and/or other related courses and a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance work OR Minimum of four (4) years of responsible maintenance work. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating and electrical systems, responsible for general maintenance, groundskeeper, and minor custodial duties. Experience with Metasys HVAC controls, security card readers, electronic door latches, camera systems, computerized workorders, and standard computer skills are a plus.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Starting wage: $26.286 per hour (2026 rate). Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is April 8, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County is seeking an intern (480 hours) for the summer of 2026 in the Land & Water Conservation Department. This position will provide a special education and work experience between a college student majoring in Soils, Agricultural, Natural Resources courses or related fields with the Columbia County Land and Water Conservation Department.  This position is under the general supervision of the Director of Land and Water Conservation and performs semi-technical duties of moderate difficulty in the application of land and water conservation practices and programs in Columbia County. The position will work daily under the guidance of LWRM Specialists and the Office Administrator. Hire rate: $20.528 per hour. Submit resume and required Columbia County application obtained from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: April 3, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Columbia County is seeking an intern (480 hours) for the summer of 2026 that will provide assistance in the areas of data collection and processing, research and analysis, and technical planning for a variety of general administrative or specialized technical projects in support of the general objectives of the department. This internship is designed to give a hands-on experience to college-level students who are interested in pursuing a future career in land use planning & zoning, while providing the department additional staff resources to accomplish necessary tasks. This position is under the general supervision of the Director of Planning & Zoning and performs semi-technical duties of moderate difficulty in the application of land use programs in Columbia County. The position will work daily under the guidance of Specialists and the Office Administrator. This position will work both independently and as a team member. Hire rate: $20.528 per hour. Submit resume and required Columbia County application obtained from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: April 3, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Full-time (40.0 hours per week) position in the Columbia County Child Support Agency.  Under the general supervision of the Child Support Administrator, this position is responsible for compiling information and financial data; assisting in locating parents; working with attorneys and the Court system to establish and enforce child support orders and adjudicate paternity and attend and provide testimony at Court hearings.  Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and keep accurate documentation in assigned cases.  Qualifications:  Must be bondable.  Training, experience and demonstrated knowledge of general office computer equipment and software programs preferred. Hire rate: $26.286 per hour. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application available at https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: April 10, 2026.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Columbia County Facility Management Department is recruiting for a full-time position (40 hrs/wk).  Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail).  Qualifications:  High School Diploma or its equivalent, minimum of 1-year work experience in housekeeping, maintenance or groundskeeper desirable. Background and reference checks will be conducted.  This position is Monday - Friday 3:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. (midnight).  Starting salary: $21.774 per hour. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline is April 8, 2026.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an Initial Assessment Child Protective Services Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families.  Our mission is to protect children and the community while strengthening families and promoting their self-sufficiency.  This position involves investigations of child abuse and neglect, assessing and ensuring safety of children, and engaging with families and community agencies to identify strengths and needs to implement services.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work degree program is preferred.  Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program and be certified or eligible to obtain certification as a Social Worker.  Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage: $31.755 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $29.819 per hour for Case Workers, until certification obtained. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us .  Application deadline is March 31, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full-time immediate opening for a position with Columbia County Solid Waste Department. Responsible for curbside collection of garbage and recycling materials at various sites throughout Columbia County. Additional duties may include working at facility, sorting, baling and loading/unloading trucks. Ability to drive a truck and operate a forklift, skid steer loader and baler. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent preferable and 2 years of work experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must be bondable, REQUIRED to possess valid Wisconsin driver’s license with CDL Class BCD with airbrakes.  Must maintain continued coverage of automobile liability insurance. Hire rate: $26.286 per hour. Application deadline is March 26, 2026. REQUIRED application & job description obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County is seeking a reliable and motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Accounting Department on a limited-term basis. As part of the Accounting team, you’ll help keep operations running smoothly by assisting with general, day-to-day administrative duties, including scanning, processing invoices, billing, entry of journal entries, etc.  The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, effectively prioritize tasks, maintain a high level of attention to detail, uphold strict confidentiality, and show self-motivation. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). This is a temporary, position scheduled for up to forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position is expected to end upon hire of full-time regular position.  Hire Rate: $19.93 per hour, no additional benefits are included. Background check will be completed on qualified applicant. Application deadline is March 27, 2026. All interested applicants REQUIRED to complete the Columbia County employment application obtained from the website at https://www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Full time position, 40.0 hours per week.  Qualifications: Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational or technical college in administrative professional or business with some accounting classes and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word is required, as well as the ability to work in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Ability to accurately type 45 WPM.  Computer experience required.  Hire rate:  $23.175 per hour. Application and job description may be from web site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is March 27, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Worker, full time position (40 hrs/wk). Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail/Huber). Qualifications: Any combination of training & experience equivalent to Associate Degree from an accredited technical school in Landscaping and Design and or a minimum of two (2) years of landscape work OR course work in Landscaping and Design, two (2) years of work experience in janitorial duties, basic mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. Two (2) years of work experience with snow removal equipment and related procedures.  General working knowledge and repair of different types of landscape equipment, snow removal equipment and working knowledge of all shop tools utilized in the repairs of equipment.  Knowledge and ability to operate mowers, trucks, plows, and hand tools.  Knowledge of computerized work orders, inventory and standard computer skills are a plus.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Starting wage: $23.175 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is April 8, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

Truck Driver (2 positions):  CDL required, driving dump truck in support of construction operations throughout the county. Hire rate: $26.286 per hour.

Parks Maintenance (2 positions):  Wisconsin Driver’s License required, able to operate riding lawnmower, janitorial duties, able to work independently. Hire rate: $18.818 per hour.

Engineering Technician (2 positions):  culvert inspections, surveying, right-of-way documentation research, construction assisting, mapping. Hire rate: $21.146 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

First Screening of Applications is April 1, 2026

NOW HIRING A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FILL A PATROL DEPUTY POSITION!

• STARTING PAY BETWEEN $31.41 – $39.21 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
• WAGES INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL $2 PER HOUR ON WEEKENDS AND AN ADDITIONAL $2 PER HOUR ON SHIFTS STARTING AT NOON OR LATER.
• UP TO 144 HOURS OF VACATION UPON HIRE FOR LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES.
• PERSONALLY ASSIGNED TAKE HOME SQUAD CAR.

DEPUTY SHERIFF:  The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to fill current Deputy Sheriff vacancies. This is a patrol deputy position.  Patrol deputies will be issued a take home squad that is assigned to them.  Deputies are eligible for specialized teams like SWAT, Dive Team, Boat Patrol, Drug Unit, Honor Guard, K-9, Crisis Negotiation, Critical Incident Debriefing, Accident Reconstruction, Crime Scene Evidence Tech, and Drone Unit.

Qualifications: Minimum two-year associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited Technical College, College, or University; a High School diploma or its equivalent; and a minimum of 18 years of age. Must be State Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified or Certifiable.

Requirements: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record. Be able to pass an extensive and thorough background check including physical and psychological examination as well as drug and alcohol screening.  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and nights. Must have uncompromised integrity with high moral standards.

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. Applicants can obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County Website or Wilenet. Applications deadline is April 17, 2026, at 8am. Interviews for the top candidates will be scheduled after that time. Applications can be sent to human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov or mailed to Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901. An equal opportunity employer. 

The 2026 pay range is $31.41 - $42.74 per hour with a starting pay range between $31.41 – $39.21 per hour depending on law enforcement experience and certifications as dictated by the Columbia County lateral transfer program. 

Patrol deputies work a 12-hour shift and will be scheduled off every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Pitman schedule).  Excellent benefits package with health, dental, and eye insurance, up to 144 hours of vacation for lateral transfers, 88 hours of Holidays, 8 hours of sick time earned per month.  Patrol Deputies will receive an additional $2.00 per hour for weekend hours worked, plus an additional shift differential of $2.00 per hour for any shift starting at noon or later. Columbia County contributes $35 each pay period into a separate Healthcare Reimbursement Account ("HRA") to be used upon retirement for health insurance costs. Upon Retirement, Deputies will receive $8,000 a year for health insurance if they meet the required years of service as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. All uniforms and equipment are issued upon start date with a yearly uniform allowance of $700 after the first year. 

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to fill future vacancies for a Jail Deputy. Schedule is 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off. Qualifications:  High School Diploma or equivalent; excellent moral character; dependable; and ability to handle and control inmates. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings, county residency not required.  Hire rate $27.985 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.  
• Jail staff who complete five (5) years of service in the Jail shall receive a one-time payment of Two Thousand Dollard ($2,000).
• Jail staff who retire from the County at age fifty-five (55) or above with at least twenty-five (25) years of continuous service with the Sheriff’s Office, shall receive Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) per year, through the age of sixty-five (65). 

Application process:

REQUIRED to submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330 complete the 3 questions in Section 6 General.  

Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter. 

Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us or wilenet.org  Application deadline is May 11, 2026.  Applications accepted by email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI  53901.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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: $20.528/hour, plus PM/NOC/Weekend Shift Differentials
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time and part-time AM and PM

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
RN Starting Wage:  $38.347/hour
LPN Starting Wage:  $27.985/hour
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time PM and Casual