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Deputy Sheriff

Vernon County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Viroqua
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The position of Deputy Sheriff for the Patrol Division is a skilled position performing general duty police work maintaining public safety through enforcement of county, state, and federal laws in the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. Employee is under general supervision of the Sheriff.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$21.85
-
Salary Maximum
$23.83
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
10

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
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • 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
    18
  • Ability to keyboard/type words per minute:
    Ability to keyboard/type words per minute
    35

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Corrections/Criminal Justice or Police Science

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • 2nd Shift position 3 on, 3 off schedule 12 hr shifts.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Serena Inman
Application Contact Title
Personnel Director
Application Contact Agency
Vernon County
Application Contact Address

400 Courthouse Square
Suite 308
Viroqua, WI 54665
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
608-637-5446
Fax
Application Contact Fax
608-638-7262
Email
Application Contact Email
hr@vernoncounty.org
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
DJ-LE-330
Resume
Agency Application

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