Deputy Sheriff

Waukesha County Sheriff's Office; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Waukesha County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin is accepting applications for a Full-Time Deputy Sheriff with Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. This program covers attendance at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI from March 31, 2027 to August 6, 2027.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 60 college credits or an associate degree, be a U.S. citizen, and pass background checks, drug screening, medical exams, and interviews.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to possess a firearm.
• Must be able to use standard law enforcement equipment.
• Driver's license required.
• No domestic abuse or felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/careers and select Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. Recruitment is for individuals willing to attend the academy at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI from March 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027.
• Establish an eligibility list for vacancies and maintain readiness for hiring needs.
• Ensure compliance with background checks, drug screening, medical exam, and interview processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Firearm qualification

Law enforcement equipment

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Citizenship verification

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Job description

Reason for Announcement

• Applications are now being accepted to
• Fill vacancy
• Establish eligibility list

Type of Opening

• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Position Responsibilities
• Visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/careers and select Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. This recruitment is only for individuals willing to attend the academy at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI from March31,2027 through August6,2027.

Salary

• Salary Minimum
• $36.60
• per
• Salary Type
• Hour
• Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Education Incentive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Other Benefits
• Funeral Leave
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Driver's license
• Good physical condition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• U.S. citizen

Education Requirements

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

Notes

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews

• Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Affirmative Action (AA)
• Affirmative Action (AA)
• American Disability Act (ADA)
• American Disability Act (ADA)
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

The Academy Sponsorship recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2026.