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Deputy Sheriff

Vilas County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Eagle River
,
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

The Deputy Sheriff is a sworn position responsible for maintaining law and order and investigating crimes in Vilas County, serving on the court and securing inmates of the county jail. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Sheriff, his/her Administration, Law Enforcement Committee and the Civil Service Commission.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$29.27
-
Salary Maximum
$34.73
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
9

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

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Offer take home squads
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:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Patrick Schmidt
Application Contact Title
Chief Deputy
Application Contact Agency
Vilas County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 479-0601
Email
Application Contact Email
paschm@vilascountywi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

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