Investigator

The Sheriff’s Office offers lateral transfer credit to select employees meeting the Lateral Entry Program minimum qualifications.  This program is at the County's sole discretion and shall be entitled to define enhanced compensation and benefits described below. Has been employed within the last twelve months as a full-time law enforcement officer and have a minimum of 5 years continuous service in this capacity. An exemplary work history. Certified or certifiable by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. At least 21 years of age at the time of application. High School graduate. Have sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. No criminal record. Law Enforcement Represented Employees Lateral Entry Law Enforcement Officers meeting the above qualifications upon hire shall receive 90% of the regular rate of pay.  Upon completion of the FTO program, as determined by the Sheriff or designee, Officers shall receive 100% of the regular rate of pay for the classification as outlined in Addendum "A" of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Lateral Entry Law Enforcement Officers may be extended Vacation benefits which commensurate with their prior full-time sworn law enforcement experience up to 10 years of service as outlined in Article 5 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As of June 16, 2023 county board approved the transfer of 400 hours of sick time from current employment agency. No other contractual benefits or privileges are extended to recognize prior service. Lateral entry officers shall be subject to the probationary period. The Lateral Entry Program compensation and benefits may be extended to current employees hired after January 1, 2013.  However, the Association and current employees who are extended the Lateral Entry Program waive any claims for back wages or benefits as a result of this agreement.