Deputy Sheriff (Experienced, Certified, or Current Academy Attendees Only)

Waukesha, WI
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department

Salary: $67,662.40 – $86,465.60 Annually

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  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.

Requirements:

  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 https://wilenet.widoj.gov. 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.