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We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Sheriff to join our team at Sauk County, WI. As a Deputy Sheriff, you will be responsible for maintaining jail security, detecting and preventing inmate violations, and providing excellent customer service to the community.

• Maintain jail security through regular patrols and surveillance of inmate activities.
• Detect and intercede to prevent inmate violations of state statutes and municipal ordinances.
• Investigate possible criminal activity and prepare reports for review by the District Attorney's Office.
• Administer discipline to inmates in accordance with written procedures.
• Mediate inmate conflicts and separate and restrain inmates involved in altercations.
• Conduct searches of inmates and housing areas for contraband, drugs, and weapons.
• Identify and address existing or potential inmate issues.
• Book inmates into jail, including fingerprinting, photographing, and screening for medical and mental health issues.
• Release inmates from custody after release conditions have been met.
• Review and create daily briefing information and reports.
• Distribute inmate medications under the supervision of licensed medical professionals.
• Supervise the serving of inmate meals, clothing, and linen exchanges.
• Escort inmates to court, other correctional facilities, and medical and mental health treatment facilities.
• Collect and record bond and fine payments.
• Coordinate inmate work release and verify attendance at employment.
• Supervise and log inmates' visits from family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and other applicable court officers.
• Stock supplies needed to continue jail operations.

• At least 18 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Free of any felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Associate's degree in Law Enforcement or a related field (preferred).
• Current Certified Jail or Correctional Officer in the State of Wisconsin (preferred).
• Four years of full-time military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, honorably discharged (preferred).
• Wisconsin State Jail Certification or the ability to become certified within 6 months of start date.
• State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Sauk County offers an exceptional benefits package, including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary benefits include life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

We also offer assistance with student loans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.