Deputy Sheriff - Eligibility List

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation on day one

Health insurance plans

Wellness incentive program

Flexible spending acct

Dental insurance

State retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Plan

457(b) plan

Job summary

Portage County's Sheriff's Office in Stevens Point, WI is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to uphold laws, protect property, and serve the community. The position includes patrols, investigations, jail oversight, and court appearances, with opportunities to contribute to public safety and community policing.

Candidates must meet Wisconsin standards, be 18+, pass exams and background checks, and be eligible for firearms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and eligibility for Wisconsin L.E.S.B. certification.
• Must be 18+ and a U.S. citizen with good moral character.
• Must possess a valid WI driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass required training and exams during the department’s time frame.
• Ability to carry a firearm and perform duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county highways and enforce traffic laws; issue citations.
• Investigate traffic accidents and related incidents; complete written reports.
• Testify in court and provide testimony for traffic cases.
• Respond to criminal complaints and gather evidence.
• Supervise inmates and transport to jail or court when needed.
• Provide community policing and public safety outreach.

Skills

Good verbal and written comm.

Handling stressful situations

Multitasking

Firearm eligibility

Education

High School Diploma

WI LE Certification eligibility 2026

Tools

Radar enforcement

Breath alcohol devices

Job description

Portage County Sheriff's Officetakes pride inprovidinga high level of service and has a proud history of serving the people of Portage County since 1842. We have a current Deputy Sheriffvacancy and in addition, is alsoopening upa 6 montheligibility listfor future vacancies.
Pay starting at $33.41/ hr
** 1st review of applicants will be on Friday, August 28th

Summary of position:
This position is to maintain the most effective enforcement of Federal and State laws and ordinances for the preservation of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime, and the arrest and conviction of violators. This is a law enforcement position with arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports and a performance review.
Traffic control and investigation:

• Patrols county highways to enforce traffic laws (issues citations and summons).
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Investigates traffic related accidents.
• Completes written reports on all traffic law enforcement activities.
• Appears and testifies in court or other hearings on traffic cases.
• Properly utilize equipment to enforce traffic laws, such as radar and breath alcohol measuring devices.

• Respond to criminal complaints.
• Investigates criminal activities such as homicide, robbery, sexual assaults, burglaries, thefts, etc.
• Completes and types written reports to Sheriff upon completion of investigation.
• Gathers evidence pertaining to crimes.
• Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Provides for security, reassurance, and safety of victims and witnesses.
• Presents testimony and evidence to the courts in criminal proceedings.
• Protects actual and potential crime scenes.
• Recognize and request appropriate assistance and resources as may be necessary.

• Supervises inmates in County Jail.
• Transports prisoners to and from the correctional facilities, county and circuit courts and other locations as needed.
• Maintains jail security and provides for medical, mental or other attention necessary for the inmates’ welfare.
• Transport mentally incompetent individuals requiring or seeking mental assistance to and from mental health facilities and to and from the courts.
• Receives calls of need or distress and dispatches necessary agencies, manpower, or equipment needed to handle the complaint or report.

• Serves civil and criminal process and assists the Sheriff in replevins, writs, and executions ordered by the courts.
• Maintains record of all activities while on duty and submits same to the immediate supervisor.
• Responds to disturbances and altercations and investigates as appropriate.
• Assists in security and crowd control at events in the county or other counties as directed by the Sheriff or designee.
• Coordinates emergency responses and personnel to include fire department, wrecker services, and ambulance needs.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Conducts Community Policing activities including checking on the security of unoccupied buildings and public areas and maintaining contact with the public.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Eligible in 2026for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and High School Diploma.
• Must be 18years of age and a U.S. Citizen
• Of good moral character
• No felony convictions unless pardoned by Governor. No domestic abuse convictions
• Must hold valid Wisconsin drivers license with good driving record
• Must satisfactorily complete all required training during time period established by department
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Good verbal and written communication skills and clear and concise speech
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Prior experience as a law enforcement officer is preferred
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete all of the following: written examination, oral interview, and background criminal investigation

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with aCounty contributionor a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer