Deputy Sheriff; Experienced, Certified, or Academy Attendees

Overview

Deputy Sheriff (Experienced, Certified, or Current Academy Attendees Only)

Waukesha County is accepting applications on a continuous basis from experienced law enforcement applicants, certified law enforcement applicants, and individuals currently attending a law enforcement academy. Click on the link below to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff. Becoming a Deputy

Effective June 28, 2025, the starting pay rate for candidates with no experience is at least $35.19/hr starting pay for those hired with experience will be determined based on experience. Curious about the benefits you'll enjoy in this role? Check out the Represented Employee Benefit Summary.

Lateral Transfer Benefits

Newly hired deputies who have at least three years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer within the 48 months prior to hire are afforded a higher starting wage, up to 10 days of vacation and 40 hours of paid sick time during the first year of employment. After the first year of employment, deputies hired with lateral transfer benefits accrue vacation time in accordance with the County's vacation schedule, based on their total number of years of experience as a full-time certified law enforcement officer.

The Waukesha Deputy Sheriff's Labor Union contract provides further details and may be accessed from the Deputy Sheriff career page.

To view the full classification specification for Deputy Sheriff .

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Sixty (60) credits of post high school education (associate degree level or higher) from an accredited university, college or technical school, preferably in criminal justice, police science, business or public administration, or the social sciences. [In accordance with the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board, a maximum of 60 credits may be waived by the Board for officers who qualify for a waiver.
  
  College credits will only be waived for individuals who have training and/or experience (such as military training) that has been evaluated and provided a college credit recommendation by a group such as the American Council on Education (ACE)].
• Ability to possess a firearm.
• No felony convictions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Sworn law enforcement experience, eligible for certification as a law enforcement professional in the State of Wisconsin (this means you graduated from a law enforcement academy), or individuals currently attending a law enforcement academy.
• If you are an out-of-state law enforcement officer, you must have your reciprocity exam scheduled at the time of application in order to be considered, and you must pass the exam prior to being hired. See Officer Training, Employment, and Reciprocity | WILENET.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Sheriff ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The selection process generally includes an application review, employment interview, background investigation, physical ability testing, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test. Candidates best meeting the qualifications may be invited to participate in other hiring activities.

For more information about Wisconsin law enforcement professional standards, visithttps://wilenet.widoj.gov

To learn more about Waukesha County's Deputy Physical Ability Test download the candidate preparation guide here:
Physical Ability Test.

Waukesha County is a great place to work! We offer benefits such as health-dental-vision-life insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample vacation time, training courses, career advancement, and an employee wellness program that supports wellness and health.

Waukesha County values teamwork, ethics, diversity, communication, efficiency and LEAN principles, and provides professional development opportunities. We encourage continuous improvement and learning.

Located in the City of Waukesha, with on-site facilities and convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area and local attractions.

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to federal, state and county EEO laws and policies. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and those seeking employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.