Deputy Sheriff

Description

NOTE: 2024 union negotiations are ongoing.
Waukesha County is accepting applications on a continuous basis from experienced law enforcement applicants, certified law enforcement applicants, and individuals currently attending a law enforcement academy.

Waukesha County is a great place to work We offer generous benefits such as excellent health-dental-vision-life insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample vacation time, training courses, career advancement, and an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee‘s wellness and health.

Click on the link below to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff‘s Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff.

Becoming a Deputy

Pay
The starting pay rate for candidates with no experience is at least $32.53/hr. (2024 wage rates are pending ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement). Starting pay for those hired with experience will be determined based on experience.

Lateral Transfer Benefits
Newly hired deputies who have at least three years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer within the 48 months prior to hire are afforded a higher starting wage, up to 10 days of vacation and 40 hours of paid sick time during the first year of employment. After the first year of employment, deputies hired with lateral transfer benefits accrue vacation time in accordance with the County‘s vacation schedule, based on their total number of years of experience as a full-time certified law enforcement officer.

The details of the lateral program can be found on page 16 of the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff‘s Labor Union 2020-2023 collective bargaining agreement.
Example of Duties

Under supervision, to enforce federal, state, and County laws and ordinances consistent with policies, procedures, rules, regulations and other communications of the Department. Patrols County roads and highways to ensure the peace and safety; maintains order and security in courtrooms and County facilities; serves civil process and warrants, and performs other duties as required.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures the peace and safety of the public through enforcement of laws, ordinances and Department policies.
2. Patrols roads and highways in Waukesha County.
3. Attends court as a bailiff and preserves peace and order in courtrooms; responds to safety and security situations within County facilities as requested.
4. Responds to complaints and conducts thorough investigations including, but not limited to, felony, misdemeanor, accident and ordinance violations.
5. Issues citations, properly collects evidence, completes appropriate paperwork and reports, and makes arrests where appropriate.
6. Delivers and serves civil process papers and warrants on individuals, including transporting individuals to court or jail as directed by the warrant.
7. Provides assistance during special events including traffic direction and crowd control; ensures public safety.
8. Renders first aid when necessary.
9. Transports persons in custody to and from institutions or court and takes appropriate security measures to ensure custody.
10. Responds to emergency situations and assists in providing security and search and rescue operations; makes appropriate notification to persons and agencies required to respond to given emergency situations.
11. Uses appropriate levels of force to capture, control and detain individuals.
12. Maintains a variety of records and prepares clear and concise reports.
13. Appears in court as a witness and testifies concerning law enforcement actions and investigations.
14. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, law enforcement agencies, court and other government officials, medical professionals and the general public.
15. Represents the Department and makes presentations to school and community groups on law enforcement activities including crime prevention, safety, security and Department services.
16. Ensures truthfulness at all times and provides credible testimony.
17. Maintains a level of fitness to pass the Department‘s annual Physical Ability Test (PAT) which simulates important physical abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Deputy Sheriff (applicable to individuals hired on or after January 1, 2008).
18. Performs other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

1. Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
2. Considerable knowledge of federal, state and County laws and regulations.
3. Considerable knowledge of courtroom policies, procedures and processes.
4. Considerable knowledge of statutory provisions relating to arrest, search and seizure, and methods employed in the detection and apprehension of criminals and traffic offenders.
5. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
6. Working knowledge of the basic principles of first aid.
7. Ability to learn and effectively apply principles, techniques, methods and practices, and properly use law enforcement equipment.
8. Ability to read, understand and abide by department policies, procedures and orders.
9. Ability to effectively communicate, understand and follow written and oral instructions.
10. Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations and handle difficult and complex situations within established legal and procedural guidelines.
11. Ability to learn and effectively apply emergency first aid practices and procedures.
12. Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment.
13. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and concise reports.
14. Ability to competently and credibly testify in court.
15. Ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles at all times that duties are performed.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, law enforcement agencies, court and other government officials, medical professionals and the general public.
17. Ability to use computer and electronic equipment for Department paperwork, investigations, and reports.
18. Ability to geographically coordinate a location and travel to another location safely and in the most expeditious way possible.
19. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

Minimum Qualifications

An initial application screen is conducted by Human Resources. Those meeting the minimum requirements are referred to the Sheriff‘s Department for further evaluation. The minimum requirements are:

1. At least 18-years of age.
2. United States citizen.
3. High school diploma or GED.
4. Sixty (60) semester credits of post high school education (associate degree level or higher) from an accredited university, college, or technical school, preferably in criminal justice, police science, business or public administration, or the social sciences. Note: Sixty (60) credits may be waived for individuals with training (e.g. military training) or experience that has been approved by the American Council on Education (ACE). For information on how to request a waiver, visit . From the home page, click on the Training and Standards menu and then Officer Training, Employment, and Reciprocity link.
5. Ability to possess a firearm.
6. No felony convictions.
7. Valid driver‘s license.
8. Sworn law enforcement experience, eligible for certification as a law enforcement professional in the State of Wisconsin (this means you graduated from a law enforcement academy), or individuals currently attending a law enforcement academy.

If you are an out-of-state law enforcement officer, you must have your reciprocity exam scheduled at the time of application in order to be considered, and you must pass the exam prior to being hired. See Officer Training, Employment, and Reciprocity | WILENET.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Sheriff ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supplemental Information

• In general, the selection process includes an application review, employment interview, background investigation, physical ability testing, polygraph examination (potential topics may include drug use, illegal activities, thefts, job performance/employment, driving habits, life history, integrity, etc.), psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test.
• Candidates best meeting the qualifications and requirements of a Deputy Sheriff position, as determined by the Department, may be invited to participate in other hiring activities.
• For more information about Wisconsin law enforcement professional standards, visit
• To learn more about Waukesha County‘s Deputy Physical Ability Test download the candidate preparation guide here: Physical Ability Test.
• Most communication regarding this recruitment will be conducted via email. Consider adding the address to your contacts to ensure you do not miss out on emails.

Waukesha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotional practices, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained and conducted in a manner which does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, political or religious affiliation, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or of this state or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer‘s premises during nonworking hours. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available on Waukesha County‘s website, under Departments, Administration, Human Resources, EEO & Diversity.

If you need any accommodations during the selection process because of a disability, please notify our office at and we will provide appropriate accommodations.

If you accept a job with Waukesha County you are required to attest to your employment eligibility and to produce documentation that is legally acceptable in order to establish your identity and employment eligibility. For a list of acceptable documents visit the US Citizen and Immigration Services website. Search word I-9 Acceptable Documents. No inquiries will be made regarding your citizenship or national origin.

Waukesha County complies with all employment laws. Anyone seeking information about the Family Medical Leave Act click here: er/civil_rights/fmla

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