Deputy Sheriff
Dunn County Sheriff's Office
Agency City
Menomonie
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Provides for the protection of the life and safety of citizens, and the protection of property. Responds and reacts to emergency situations. Investigates crimes against persons and property, traffic law violations, accidents, substance abuse, etc. Testifies in court. Provides assistance by mediating disputes. Makes referrals to other agencies and community resources as appropriate. Issues citations and completes other documentation as required. Serves civil and criminal process. Participates in educational outreach activities. Coordinates activities with State and Federal law enforcement organizations, judicial units, etc. Provides specialized enforcement as required. Provides assistance to citizens including vehicle entry, escorts, legal questions, etc. Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required. (e.g. Keeps abreast of changing technologies, trends and developments within the field; serves on various task forces; attends training sessions, seminars & certification courses.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Pay and Vacation negotiable. Must pass reciprocity exam within 12 months.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Education Requirements:
Associate’s Degree or 60 fully accredited college level degree credits in corrections, law enforcement, criminal
justice, criminology, behavior/social science or related field upon offer of employment. This educational standard
shall apply to applicants first employed as law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officers on or after February
1, 1993, pursuant to Wisconsin Administrative Code LES 2.01 (e).
An applicant for a deputy position who has not met the requirement of this section at the time of employment,
shall meet this standard as a requirement of recertification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board at the end of
his/her fifth year of employment as a law enforcement officer. A maximum of 60 credits may be waived by the
LESB for officers who qualify for a waiver.
No previous law enforcement experience required.
No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon
has been granted
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Tentative Recruitment Timeline Recruitment Closes: November 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Physical Agility Testing: Tuesday November 17, 2026 Interviews: November 18, starting at 1:30 p.m.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
615 Stokke Parkway Suite G300
Menomonie, WI 54751
United States