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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Madison, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County's Highway Department works diligently to keep our roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Intersta...
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Administrative Specialist I - UW Extension
Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT UW EXTENSION The UW-Madison, Division of Extension Jefferson County works in partnership with the county to improve lives and communities. Educators develop practical educational programs tailored to local needs and work with individu...
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Building & Maintenance Worker II
Janesville, 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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Madison, 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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HR Generalist - Recruitment & Retention
Madison, Wisconsin
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Jefferson County is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to lead County recruitment and retention efforts, serving as ambassador throughout the employee life cycle and promoting Jefferson County as an e...
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Psychotherapist - Substance Use and Mental Health
Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County's Human Services Behavioral Health division serves Jefferson County residents who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns through an outpatient...
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Janesville, 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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Administrative Specialist I - UW Extension
Madison, Wisconsin
ABOUT UW EXTENSION The UW-Madison, Division of Extension Jefferson County works in partnership with the county to improve lives and communities. Educators develop practical educational programs tailored to local needs and work with individu...
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Building & Maintenance Worker II
Madison, 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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Milwaukee, 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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