Employment Opportunities

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: August 14, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

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 August 14, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for a Patrolman. Full time position, 40 hours per week. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience/training in some type of construction field. Must have valid WI Driver's License, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date through County CDL school. Starting rate: $25.52 per hour with Class A CDL and $23.96 per hour until Class A CDL attained. Application deadline is August 27, 2025. Interested applicants will need to submit the required County application obtained from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us for consideration. Please complete and submit to Columbia County Human Resources by email, fax or mail. 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: $25.52 per hour. Application deadline is August 8, 2025. REQUIRED application & job description obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Full-time position with the Columbia County Child Support Office.  Performs a variety of complex bookkeeping, secretarial, clerical, and general office duties as required by law and of an exact nature in accordance with the prescribed practices and assignments.  Qualifications:  Computer experience required AND must meet one of the following: Associate or Business Degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of (2) two years of related office experience, OR High school diploma or its equivalent, including or supplemented by course work with at least two semesters in accounting or related field and a minimum of (3) three years of related office and bookkeeping experience. Hire rate: $22.50 per hour. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: August 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

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: $25.52 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is August 7, 2025..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: $22.50 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is August 5, 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