Waukesha County Human Resources Hiring for Deputy Sheriff – Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship at Waukesha, WI  Full Time

Waukesha County is accepting applications for Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. This recruitment is for non-certified/non-academy applicants. Candidates who are hired from this recruitment will be sent to an 18-week Law Enforcement Academy. Salary and costs are covered by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office. Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy, candidates must then successfully complete the Department’s Field Training program.

Visit to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff.

NOTE: If you are a current/active law enforcement officer, a current Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Academy student (or recently accepted to an academy), or a current/active out-of-state law enforcement officer and wish to be considered for a position with Waukesha County, please consider applying under the Deputy Sheriff (Experienced, Certified, or Academy Applicants) job posting.

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.

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 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.

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.

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. US citizen.
3. High School Diploma or GED.
4. Sixty (60) 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 must be attained by August 31, 2023. NOTE: In accordance with the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board, a maximum of 60 credits may be waived by the Board for officers who qualify for a waiver. Waiver must be in effect at time of this application. Visit the website to learn more about obtaining a waiver. 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. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
8. Successful completion of a Physical Readiness Test (PRT), which is a prerequisite for entry into the Academy. View the entrance and exit .

As part of the hiring process, a select number of candidates will be invited to complete a department-administered (PAT)* which, in addition to the physical components of the test, may include pushups, situps and a vertical jump. The PAT is separate from the Academy’s Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

*Individuals who secure employment as a Waukesha County Deputy Sheriff are required to pass the department-issued PAT annually.

2023 INTERVIEW & PAT/PRT DATES:

First Interview (if selected to advance):
August 5- or August 6, 2023

Department Physical Ability Test (PAT) (if selected to advance):
August 19, 2023

Second Interview (if selected to advance):
August 26- or August 27, 2023

Physical Readiness Test (PRT) (if selected to advance):
September 17, 2023

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 benefits tab of the job posting to learn more. Starting pay rate of $32.53/hour is effective through December 31, 2023. Wage rates for 2024 will depend upon ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement.