Deputy Sheriff

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 116,393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home squad car

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Dodge County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff's Deputy to uphold public safety and protect constitutional rights in Dodge County. The role involves traffic enforcement, crash investigations, and carrying out law enforcement duties across various assignments.

Candidates should meet LESB requirements, be 18+ with a WI driver’s license, and have or pursue necessary certifications. The department offers extensive training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must meet recruit qualifications per Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB).
• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred; qualifications as required by the Sheriff.

Responsibilities

• Protects the motoring public through traffic enforcement and crash prevention.
• Responds to requests for assistance from the public as needed.
• Investigates crash scenes and documents evidence for permanent records.
• Testifies in court as required and pursues justice in pursuit of cases.
• Maintains professional conduct and appearance and complies with agency mission and values.

Skills

Traffic enforcement

Crash investigation

Report writing

Criminal investigation

Public safety communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year associate degree or 60 credits

WI certification eligibility

Job description

Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values integrity, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and service? Are you passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of our citizens and creating a safe community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available as a Sheriff's Deputy.

At the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, we are driven by a shared mission to make Dodge County a safe place to live, work and visit. We believe that through effective teamwork and a strong commitment to our core values, we can achieve our goal of protecting the constitutional rights of every citizen in our community.

Check out: Dodge County Sheriff's Office

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Application Deadline Date: October 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm Working hours: 12 hour shifts for county patrol - Rotating 4 days on - 4 days off schedule 5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am – 8 hour shift for contract patrol - 4 days on - 2 days off schedule 7a-3p or 3p-11p.

We offer:

• No residency requirement- although if you live in Dodge County or within a border community you will be issued a take home squad car.
• Career advancement opportunities; Detective, K9, SWAT, Crash Investigation Team, Rec Patrol, Civil Process, Drug Task Force, Drone Pilot, DRE, Unified Tactics Instructors, Honor Guard, Field Training Officer, Supervisor positions, just to name a few.
• Lateral Transfer opportunities- consideration given for vacation time and starting wage based on level of experience.
• Paid Training- excellent field training program. (16 weeks- but can be shortened based on experience).
• Pay range for 2026 - $36.10 - $40.62
• Dodge County is centrally located, within 1 hour from Madison, Milwaukee or the Fox Valley and has easy access to USH 151, and USH 41.
• Strong Management and Leadership Team- we back our employees that follow our core values, and that do "the right things for the right reasons".

Strong Community Support- Dodge County residents provide great support, respect and appreciation for our agency. We are looking for experienced candidates that can help us continue this great relationship.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Protects the motoring public by conducting traffic enforcement fairly, consistently and courteously to deter traffic violations and prevent traffic crashes.
2. Responds to all requests for assistance from public as necessary.
3. Determines where high crash volume locations exist and take appropriate action to reduce crashes.
4. Determines if violations of law or ordinance have occurred and take appropriate law enforcement action if necessary.Manages and investigates crash scenes and properly documents all evidence and information obtained.
5. Records for permanent record clear, complete, correct, and concise reports of daily assignments and investigations.
6. Brings cases before the courts and testifies as required in court in the pursuit of justice.
7. Detects/deters crime within assigned area by use of problem oriented law enforcement practices.
8. Keeps or restores peace and public order while preventing injury, death, or damage to property.
9. Acts pursuant to law to safely transfers prisoners to jail or between various local, county, state, or federal facilities.
10. Provides traffic control, security measures, or other functions at special events as required.
11. Makes public appearances to the public about various aspects of law enforcement.
12. Attends training as required.
13. May work as Undercover Investigator to detect and record information and collect evidence of narcotic, drug, and other criminal violations.
14. Serves Civil Process papers as required.
15. Conducts ATV/Boat/Snowmobile Patrols.
16. Transports inmates and detainees within and outside of Dodge County.
17. Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
18. Understands and follows the mission and vision statement of the Sheriff's Office.
19. Regular attendance and punctuality required.
20. Performs other related duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Proficient skill in traffic enforcement and crash investigation, criminal and non-criminal investigation, and report writing.
• Working knowledge of applicable state statutes, county ordinances, and departmental policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to function effectively and prioritize functions under stressful conditions.
• Ability to explain and enforce federal, state, and county laws clearly and courteously.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Nearly constant time pressure, frequent repetitive activities, frequent work under distractions, frequent high/low temperatures, frequent high stress situations, frequent improper illumination, minimal intense/continuous noise, may be exposed to free flowing blood and communicable disease.
• May require communicating with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions.

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants.

Qualifications

Education

High School of Education (required)

Experience

• Prior experience as a law enforcement officer. (preferred)
• Must pass written, oral and physical examinations as required by the Sheriff. (preferred)
• Before commencing employment on any basis as law enforcement, an individual must have met recruit qualifications established by Law Enforcement Standards Board OR must possess at least either a two (2) year associate degree from Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits. (required)
• Requirements of the current labor agreement apply where pertinent. (required)
• Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Policy. (required)
• Must possess at least either a two (2) year associate degree from Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits. (required)
• Must be 18 years of age, law enforcement certifiable by the State of Wisconsin, and have valid, unrestricted Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license. Three (3) years Law Enforcement experience in which two (2) years are germane to patrol division. (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.