Jefferson County
Jefferson County is situated in south-central Wisconsin and is bordered by the counties of Dodge, Dane, Rock, Walworth and Waukesha. Our county covers a land area of 557 square miles with an additional 25.73 square miles of water area, which includes five major rivers and 35 lakes. It is also comprised of 16 townships, 5 villages, and 6 cities, which includes a portion of the cities of Watertown and Whitewater and the village of Cambridge. The county seat is located in the city of Jefferson, a city of approximately 8,000 residents. At the 2010 census the County’s population was 83,686, a 13% increase in population from 2000 to 2010Jefferson County is situated in south-central Wisconsin and is bordered by the counties of Dodge, Dane, Rock, Walworth and Waukesha. Our county covers a land area of 557 square miles with an additional 25.73 square miles of water area, which includes five major rivers and 35 lakes. It is also comprised of 16 townships, 5 villages, and 6 cities, which includes a portion of the cities of Watertown and Whitewater and the village of Cambridge. The county seat is located in the city of Jefferson, a city of approximately 8,000 residents. At the 2010 census the County’s population was 83,686, a 13% increase in population from 2000 to 2010.
Ideally situated between the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Madison, Jefferson County offers a pleasant mixture of urban and rural life. With easy access via the I-94 and I-90 highway system, the County is characterized by rich agricultural areas, thriving family-oriented communities, diversified manufacturing and highly valued natural resource features.
Jefferson County has many historic sites dating back to the early 1800’s. They reflect the rich history and architecture of the past. Historical sites of interest include: the famous Octagon House and America’s First Kindergarten in Watertown, the one-of-a-kind National Dairy Shrine and Hoard Historical Museum, the Panther Intaglio mound, the Old Fort in Fort Atkinson, the archaeologically significant Indian Mounds and Trail County Park along Lake Koshkonong, the Jefferson Historical Museum, and the Aztalan Historical Museum adjacent to the Aztalan State Park.
For additional information regarding Jefferson County and its amenities please visit these websites:
www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
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Building & Maintenance Worker II
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WHAT YOU WILL DO The purpose of this position is to perform building and grounds maintenance and repair tasks during assigned shift for Jefferson County. Primary responsibilities will be at the Courthouse building and within the Sheriff's O...
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Administrative Assistant I - Fair Park
Janesville, Wisconsin
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a part-time (19 hours per week) dynamic and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to be a key player of our operations at Fair Park! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love coordinating ...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE JAIL FOODSERVICE PROGRAM AT JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County's Sheriff Office hosts the Jail Foodservice Program that staffs a team of employees that work hard to provide safe, attractive, wholesome meals to the inmates at Jeffer...
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Madison, Wisconsin
ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Human Services Department works diligently to make sure all citizens of the County can access effective and comprehensive human services in an integrated and efficient man...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equity, integrity, respect, ...
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Drug Free Coalition Program Assistant
Madison, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equi...
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Administrative Assistant I - Fair Park
Madison, Wisconsin
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a part-time (19 hours per week) dynamic and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to be a key player of our operations at Fair Park! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love coordinating ...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Deputy Clerk II Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson ...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Human Services Department works diligently to make sure all citizens of the County can access effective and comprehensive human services in an integrated and efficient man...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Jefferson County Sheriff's Office promotes a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual, ...
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