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Deputy Sheriff

Dane County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

To perform a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law, investigate complaints, maintain order, supervise jail residents, aid individuals in danger of physical harm, identify criminal offenders and activity, apprehend offenders, identify law enforcement problems, resolve conflict, facilitate the movement of people and vehicles and provide other police services as required.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Full-time WI Certified Law Enforcement Officers who are hired with Dane County as Deputies will receive an hour for hour match of their sick leave balance if lost. Years of Wisconsin LE service can be converted into longevity credits with Dane County. Hourly pay, incentive and vacation credits are all based on your longevity credits Longevity pay on top of your base wage 3-15% starting with 5 years of service. Educational incentive pay begins immediately with a minimum of 2 years of service with your current agency for 12-22% depending on your degree Vacation credits start at 80 hrs per year for new hires With your longevity you could earn up to 280 hrs of vacation per year (max based on 21 years of service) *longevity credits do not impact agency seniority. Seniority is based on hire date. Lateral compensation is subject to review by Dane County Employee Relations. See WPPA Collective bargaining agreement for details.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$34.00
-
Salary Maximum
$43.59
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
13

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
60 college credits required within 5 years of employment.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jeff Heil
Application Contact Title
LT
Application Contact Agency
Dane County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

115 W Doty Street
WI
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 284-6174
Email
Application Contact Email
jointeamdane@danesheriff.com
Website
Application Contact Website

Submit:

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