Male Sworn Jail Deputy

Description/Summary

WPPA Union Full-Time Male Jailer. Starting pay is $25.00 hourly with shift differential for night shift. Position includes Wisconsin Retirement Fund, and comprehensive County benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and deferred compensation. Uniforms and gear are provided.

Extra duty pay for Jail Training Officer, WI DOJ Certified Instructor and Bilingual (Spanish).

Several benefit time options: vacation, personal, holiday, comp time, and sick leave.

Special assignment opportunities available in Honor Guard.

Incentive pay for physical readiness.

Experienced applicants may qualify for our Lateral Entry Program. Starting pay up to $29.41, depending on years of service.

The Jail Division works 12 hour shifts with every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.

• Maintain safety, security and discipline in the jail, intervene to stop disturbances, conduct searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates, take custody of and release inmates, and prepare reports and other paperwork.
• Work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule allows for every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday off.

• Minimum age: 20
• U.S. citizen (per Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2))
• No unpardoned felony convictions, nor any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin
• No misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33) or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a)
• Must be of good character
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement duties
• Ability to meet physical performance requirements
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Basic computer literacy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment
• After probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff’s Office

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Once hired, must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintain appropriate 24‑hour recertification requirements.

• A written test
• An oral exam and/or interview
• A background investigation
• A psychological evaluation
• A medical examination

These requirements may be waived for current employees performing related duties.

The County of Green does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in employment or its programs, services, or activities. Green County requires a drug screening as part of the employment process, and a physical exam is required upon hiring.

Green County offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Life Insurance, Long‑term Disability Insurance, Short‑Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending Account, 9 paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and vacation.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday July 15, 2026 at noon.

Applicants must submit both the Green County Employment Application and the DJ‑LE‑330 Application, available on the Green County website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The DJ‑LE‑330 application should be attached to the application or emailed to Lindsay Dodge at