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Deputy Sheriff

Portage County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Stevens Point
,
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

This position is to maintain the most effective enforcement of Federal and State laws and ordinances for the preservation of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime, and the arrest and conviction of violators. This is a law enforcement position with arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports and a performance review. ** 1st review of applicants will be on Friday, August 28th. For additional information go to: https://portagecountyjobs.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2lt3os08f7x

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$33.41
-
Salary Maximum
$40.25
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
Number of Paid Holidays
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 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
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
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
Jenny Yenter
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Advisor
Application Contact Agency
Portage County
Application Contact Address

1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI, WI 54481
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 343-6370
Email
Application Contact Email
yenterj@co.portage.wi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application

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