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Full time position, 37.5 hrs/wk, Monday thru Friday with Columbia County Health and Human Services. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Salary range: $24.525 - $28.031 per hour plus fringe benefits. Application deadline will remain open until filled. All applicants must complete the County application for consideration. Obtain required application from website: www.co.columbia.wi.us
The New Administration with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for a Deputy Sheriff vacancy. 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.
Requirements: State Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified or Certifiable is preferred. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. No felony or extensive misdemeanor convictions and willing to work flexible hours.
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 oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Starting pay $26.952 – $30.494 per hour depending on experience as Columbia County has a lateral transfer program.
In addition submit a resume, a cover letter and your responses 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?
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies occurring within the next year. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; prefer Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or related field; prefer training or 1 year related work experience, possess jailer certification but not required. Knowledge of WI Statutes, law enforcement, ability to handle and control prisoners. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings, county residency not required. Hire rate $20.787 per hour. Application process: REQUIRED to submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330 complete the 3 questions in Section 6 General. In addition submit your response to the following questions:
1. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for a Jailer position with Columbia County?
Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter.
Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County website www.co.columbia.wi.us or wilenet.org. Position will remain open until filled. Applications accepted by email: human.resource@co.columbia.wi.us fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Department: Columbia County Health Care Center Hiring Rate: 11.356/hour Closing Date: Open
This position works a minimum of 60 hours every 2 weeks between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. This position is eligible for all benefits including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, WI State Retirement, Vacation and Sick Time.
Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena is recruiting for a full time Life Enrichment Assistant. This position will work Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m and Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 7:30 p.m.(Hours maybe flexible). The applicant must be a C.N.A. or Licensed Healthcare Professional and CPR Certified. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County Website: www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. Please email questions to Lori.Aldridge@co.columbia.wi.us.
Hiring Rate: $13.235 to $15.126 per hour
Department: Columbia County Health Care Center Hiring Rate: 12.252/hour Closing Date: Open
This position works 48 hours per two week pay period and every 4-5th weekend. Additional hours could be available. This position is eligible for WI State Retirement. See job description for full job details.