Deputy Sheriff

Price County Sheriff's Office; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Dental

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Price County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer under supervision. The role protects life and property, enforces federal/state laws and county ordinances across Price County.

The position involves preventing and detaining crime, apprehending offenders, and monitoring/ enforcing traffic. Lateral transfer may credit up to 5 years LE experience, up to $32.22 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.
• U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• No felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by supervisory staff.
• Prevention and detention of crime and traffic monitoring/enforcement.
• Assist the public and other criminal justice, communications, and emergency service agencies.

Skills

Task management

Communication skills

Firearm eligibility

Computer proficiency

Evenings weekends holidays

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Tools

Driver's license

Weapons qualifications

Job description

Deputy Sheriff performs all the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by supervisory staff. Maintains protection of life and property and the enforcement of criminal federal and state laws and County ordinances throughout Price County. This position involves the prevention and detention of adult and juvenile crime, apprehension of criminal offenders, and traffic monitoring and enforcement. Other duties include providing assistance to the public, other criminal justice, communications, corrections, and emergency service agencies.

Lateral Transfer Program Details

Lateral entry program may allow for up to 5 years of credit for an Officer's LE experience, to a maximum of $32.22 per hour for 2026.

Salary

• Salary Minimum
• $29.03
• Salary Maximum
• $32.22 per
• Salary Type
• Hour
• Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Benefits
• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Number of Paid Holidays: 11
• Other Benefits
• New hires receive $1,000 clothing allowance reimbursement in the first calendar year of hire
• Free mental health benefits
• Income continuation insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee lifestyle perks reimbursement plan
• Short-term disability, accident, and cancer critical illness coverages are available

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Driver's license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Good driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum Age: Minimum Age
• 18

Education Requirements

• High school diploma
• 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
• Psychological Examination
• Vision Examination
• Written Exam
• Affirmative Action (AA)
• Affirmative Action (AA)
• American Disability Act (ADA)
• American Disability Act (ADA)
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)