Detective Eligibility List

About the Role

This position is responsible for conducting criminal investigations, providing essential services to the public and other law enforcement agencies, and serving as a resource for information concerning investigations, procedures, legal issues, and equipment for all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all assigned crimes; interview witnesses, victims, and suspects to gather factual material and evidence.
• Direct activities at crime scenes, assist victims, and preserve evidence.
• Ensure case files are complete for presentation to the District Attorney’s Office.
• Regularly update superiors on investigation progress and request additional instructions as needed.
• Communicate with complainants or victims about the status of investigations and inform them of case resolutions.
• Review departmental reports and data related to criminal cases.
• Safeguard recovered property and ensure proper entry of evidence into the property system.
• Collaborate with other units and agencies in different jurisdictions.
• Prepare evidence for court and testify in proceedings.
• Occasionally direct or monitor other officers assigned to specific cases.
• Record investigation progress, maintain suspect files, and submit reports for warrants.
• Prepare charges, responses, and court documents according to procedures.
• Identify, process, and document physical evidence.
• Demonstrate commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by 60 accredited college-level credits or an associate degree in Police Science.
• Three years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience.
• Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No felony convictions unless reversed or completely pardoned.

Skills

• Ability to interact positively with witnesses, victims, suspects, staff, and professionals using tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Decision-making skills consistent with policies and precedents.
• Problem-solving abilities within established procedures and policies.

Work Environment

Frequent outdoor work in various weather conditions. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, explosives, wet/humid conditions, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and vibration. Moderate noise level.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing, walking, running, lifting/moving over 100 pounds, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and smelling. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must have 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20 with lenses.

Schedule

10 - 8-hour shifts per pay period, Monday - Friday, day shift.

Pay

$32.98 - $46.48 Hourly

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life, Vision, and Long Term Disability insurance available after 30 days.
• Wisconsin Retirement System coverage.
• Vacation accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Clothing allowance of $630 per year and up to $500 for a bullet-proof vest after probation.
• Tax-sheltered benefits including Deferred Compensation, Medical Spending Account, Dependent Care Plan, and Health Savings Account.
• Workers Compensation and Employee Assistance Program.

Applications are being accepted from current sworn Walworth County Sheriff's Office staff only at this time.