Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office battling staffing shortages with a Thursday hiring event

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sherrif's Office will be holding an all-day, real-time hiring event on Thursday, Nov. 10 to help combat ongoing staffing shortages.

The department is aiming to hire correctional officers, clerical staff as well as medical health workers.

Attendees will have an opportunity to apply, interview on the spot and possibly leave in an hour or so with a new job.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or a GED to be eligible.

The hiring event will take place at the Zoofari Conference Center at 9715 W. Bluemound Rd. in Milwaukee. It begins on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 6:00 p.m.