Patrol Deputy

Monroe County, Wisconsin; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Patrol Deputy is a full-time position in Wisconsin that requires eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification and firearms qualification, with strong verbal and written communication skills. You will enforce laws and maintain public safety under supervision of the Sheriff and supervisory staff.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to perform under stressful situations. AA/EOE.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Minimum age - 18
• Driver license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• High school diploma
• Associate degree - Law Enforcement plus experience
• Bachelor degree - Criminal Justice preferred
• Ability to possess a firearm
• No felony convictions
• No domestic abuse convictions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Sergeant, Captain, Chief Deputy and/or Sheriff, the Patrol Deputy performs general duty police work maintaining public safety through enforcement of county, state and federal laws.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to react under stress

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree - Law Enforcement

Bachelor degree - Criminal Justice

Job description

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Patrol Deputy

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $29.67 - $35.14 hourly
• Posted Date: 02/04/2026

Responsibilities:Under general supervision of the Sergeant, Captain, Chief Deputy and/or Sheriff, the Patrol Deputy performs general duty police work maintaining public safety through enforcement of county, state and federal laws, more detailed description available.

Qualifications:U.S. citizen; Minimum age - 18; Driver license; Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; High school diploma; Associate degree - Law Enforcement plus experience; Bachelor degree - Criminal Justice preferred; Ability to possess a firearm; No felony convictions; No domestic abuse convictions; Good verbal and written communication skills; Previous experience; React quickly and effectively to stressful situations; Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; Clear and concise speech; Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously; Ability to perform essential functions of this position; Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment

Monroe County is seeking certified Law Enforcement applicants who have completed the academy.

AA/EOE