Waukesha County is accepting applications on a continuous basis from experienced law enforcement applicants, certified law enforcement applicants, and enrolled law enforcement academy applicants.

Waukesha County is a great place to work! We offer generous benefits such as excellent health 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.



Pay
Starting pay for candidates with no experience is at least $27.13/hr. Starting pay for those hired with experience will be determined based on experience.

Pay, Vacation, & Sick Leave for Experienced Candidates
Lateral transfer benefits are available for 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. The lateral transfer benefit affords 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 .

1. Ensures the peace and safety of the public through enforcement of laws, ordinances, and departmental 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, search and rescue operations, and 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 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.

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 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.

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 or an associate's degree from an accredited university, college, or technical school. Note: Thirty (30) 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
5. Ability to possess a firearm.
6. No felony convictions.
7. Valid driver's license; Wisconsin driver's license required within 60 days of establishing residency.
8. 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 current enrollment in a law enforcement academy.

• 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:
• Most communication regarding this recruitment will be conducted via email. Consider adding the info@governmentjobs.com address to your contacts to ensure you do not miss out on emails.

Deputy Sheriff

Waukesha County's pay plans, group insurance programs, and other benefit policies comprise a package that is highly competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees. This is intended to give only a brief summary of the employee benefit package; it should not be considered a complete or definitive source of information. Additional information will be provided prior to the time of hire.

Salary Plan
Deputy Sheriff's wages are negotiated with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and contain 10 steps. Employees normally begin at the first step in their salary range; but, depending on an individual's qualifications and other factors, employees may start at a higher step. You may receive increases at six (6) to twelve (12) months intervals based upon a merit evaluation by your supervisor.

Work Schedule
The normal work schedule for a Deputy Sheriff shall be four (4) days on and two (2) days off and then five (5) days on and two (2) days off, on a rotating schedule. Eight (8) hours and fifteen (15) minutes shall constitute a normal workday. Forty?one hours and fifteen minutes (41?1/4 hours) shall constitute a normal workweek.

Vacation
During the first calendar year and for each succeeding year through the sixth (6th) year of continuous employment, an employee can earn one (1) day of vacation for each month of employment with a maximum of ten (10) days.NOTE: For those hired with experience (at least 3-years of full-time experience) will be placed in the vacation earning schedule based on years of service as a full-time law enforcement professional.

Holidays
Regular full-time employees receive nine holidays with pay during the year.

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve Day

Floating Holidays
2 paid floating holidays earned on February 1 and June 1

Sick Leave
Employees earn one (1) day of paid sick leave for each month of employment with a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days.

Funeral Leave
Up to 24 hours of leave with pay to attend the funeral of an immediate family member

Health Insurance
County pays 85% of premium and employee contributes 15% of the premium

Health Savings Account
Pre-tax savings account that can be used for qualifying medical expenses (e.g. office visit fees, co-pays, prescriptions, vision and dental). County contributes to health savings account based on HRA completion up to $2,250 for family plan and $1,125 for single plan

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinic
Available to individuals who are enrolled in the County's health insurance plan including employees, spouses, and children ages 2+. Preventive care services are free. All dispensed prescriptions are $2. Dispensed available ACA preventative medications are $0 cost. Non-preventative care visits are $30. Physical therapy is $25 per visit. Clinic staffed with MD and Physician Assistant, Physical Therapists, and Health Coaches

Dental Insurance
Choice of two dental plans. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 6-months of employment

Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60-days of employment

Employee Wellness Activities, Program and Fitness Center
24/7 access to a wealth of health tools and information on the wellness portal. On-going education programs, fitness challenges and classes. On-site fitness center

Retirement Pension
As a full-time employee, you will automatically be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This pension is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. You are required to pay the employee's share of contributions to the fund, while Waukesha County contributes the employer's share. Employees are vested in their portion of contributions immediately and after five years of creditable service for the employer contribution. To view employee/employer contribution rates, visit Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds' website and type in WRS Contribution Rates in the search box.