Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

An Equal Opportunity Employer

About the role

Are you a certified law enforcement officer looking for a change? Are you looking for an agency that offers diverse collateral duties? The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for candidates like you to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals that continue to strengthen community relationships and public trust while striving for excellence through employee development, self-discipline, teamwork, and effective leadership.

After field training, deputies with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office are assigned to one of three 8.25 hour shifts within the Patrol Division on a rotating schedule, working 5 days on/2 days off, 5 days on/3 days off to provide 24-hour per day, 7-day per week service. The Sheriff's Office offers a robust training program with lots of opportunities for collateral duties such as substation assignment with deputy assigned take home squads, SWAT, Dive Team, Crowd Control, Honor Guard, FTO, Mobile Field Force, etc.

Lateral Transfer Benefits For Experienced Officers

• Candidates with prior law enforcement experience are eligible to be placed at an hourly rate equal to or higher than that paid by their previous employer.
• With five or more years of prior law enforcement experience, a candidate is eligible to receive 40 hours of vacation upon hire, with higher annual rates based on their prior years of service.
• Expedited field training for experienced law enforcement officers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate crimes and civil complaints.
• Investigate vehicular accidents.
• Enforce traffic laws, state statutes, and county ordinances.
• Conduct business and residence checks during routine patrol.
• Write and compile reports.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Transport prisoners to and from holding facilities, court, and other institutions.
• Take into custody and provide services to mentally impaired and/or intoxicated individuals.
• Restrain aggressive persons and apply handcuffs and other restraints without assistance from others.
• Engage in physical altercations with or without equipment or weapons and have sufficient skills and training to overcome suspects and subdue them.
• Walk and run distances under varying conditions, under normal and emergency response.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by 60 college-level credits, an associates degree, or two years of full-time law enforcement experience with current LESB certification.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old by the first day of employment - no age restriction applied for applicants who qualify for veteran's preference.
• Felony convictions in any jurisdiction are disqualifying per LESB unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or completely pardoned.
• Applicants must be able to serve as a credible witness in a court of law. Any applicant who receives a Brady letter, a Giglio letter, or who is on the Wisconsin Department of Justice "Brady List" will be disqualified.
• Sworn Walworth County law enforcement employees must reside within the State of Wisconsin and within Walworth County, or the contiguous counties of Rock, Jefferson, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha upon completion of their probationary period and must continue to maintain residence therein so long as employed.

Selection Process

Applications will be considered on a continuous basis to fill current position openings. Candidates will complete the following:

• Formal Walworth County electronic application.
• Written exam with 70% minimum passing score.
• Oral department interview.
• Law Enforcement Suitability testing (pre-psychological, non-medical).
• Submit to a thorough background investigation.
• Complete a ride-along with Field Training Officer.
• Interview with the Sheriff and/or Undersheriff.

Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, a candidate will complete the following:

• Post offer psychological evaluation.
• Post offer physical (medical) examination including drug screen.
• Law Enforcement Academy pre-acceptance physical fitness testing (candidates needing to attend law enforcement academy only).

Pay

$32.80 - $42.86 Hourly

Schedule

Full-time, rotating 8.25 hour shifts within the Patrol Division (5 days on/2 days off, 5 days on/3 days off).

Benefits

• Probationary Period: Twelve (12) months, beginning on the date you begin field training.
• Vacation: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period.
  • 10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
  • 15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
  • 20 days per year after 10 years of Walworth County Service
  • 25 days per year after 20 years of Walworth County Service
• Sick Leave: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. As a full-time employee (40 hours per week) you accrue 3.70 hours biweekly with unlimited accumulation. Available after completion of sixty (60) days of your probationary period. Up to 33 hours per year may be used for non-FMLA illness of your parent, spouse or dependent minor child.
• Holidays: Ten paid holidays each year.
• Insurance:
  • Health Insurance: Choice of Tier 1 (standard co-pay plan) or Tier 2 (High Deductible Health Plan with HSA). County contributes to HSA for Tier 2. Employee portion of premium is 12% of total cost, reduced to 10% after completing a Health Risk Assessment (HRA), and further reduced to 7% after completing education/counseling on highest priority area.
  • Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of the monthly premium for single or family coverage.
  • Life Insurance: County provides $100,000 term life insurance. County pays premium for $25,000 coverage; balance deducted from paycheck. Option to purchase additional coverage for spouse/dependent children.
  • Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: County provides LTD insurance. County pays 25% of premium; employee pays 75%.
  • Vision Insurance: Employee pays 100% of premium for single or family coverage.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Provides separation, disability, or retirement benefits upon termination.
• Education Incentive: Available pursuant to contract.
• Clothing Allowance: $1000.00 per year payable semi-annually for uniforms and related items. After probation, eligible for up to $1000 reimbursement once every five years for a bullet-proof vest.
• Tax-Sheltered Benefits: Options include Deferred Compensation (457 plan), Medical Spending Account (125 plan), Dependent Care Plan (125 plan), and Health Savings Account (223 plan).
• Workers Compensation: Covers illness or injury arising from employment. County supplements lost-time payment for up to 1 year to make employee whole on a "net-check" basis.
• Direct Deposit: Required for paychecks.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential services for family and financial matters through Curalinc (888-881-5462).
• Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days paid leave for immediate family members, 1 day for extended family.
• Jury Duty: Regular wages made whole for time served.
• Military Leave: Regular wages made whole for up to two weeks for annual reserve duty. Extended leaves provided as per state/federal laws.
• Leave of Absence: Must be requested in writing at least 15 days prior, subject to approval.