Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral Hires)

About the role

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is seeking a certified law enforcement officer to join our team. The position offers a robust training program and a rotating shift schedule providing 24/7 coverage.

Responsibilities

• Investigate crimes and civil complaints.
• Investigate vehicular accidents.
• Enforce traffic laws, state statutes, and county ordinances.
• Write and compile reports.
• Transport prisoners to and from holding facilities, court, and other institutions.
• Take into custody and provide services to mentally impaired and/or intoxicated individuals.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• At least twenty-one (21) years old by the first day of employment.
• No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or completely pardoned.
• Ability to serve as a credible witness in a court of law.
• Reside within the State of Wisconsin and within Walworth County, or the contiguous counties of Rock, Jefferson, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha upon completion of the probationary period.