Skip to main content

Deputy Sheriff

Rock County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Janesville
,
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 job duties of a Deputy Sheriff at the Rock County Sheriff's Office performs the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by the command staff under the direction of the elected Sheriff.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Lateral Transfer Pay/Vacation Credit. The Sheriff may determine that a particular appointment be made above the entrance pay rate, up to Step D, in recognition of relevant experience and/or exceptional qualifications. In this scenario, the employee will receive completion credits, as labeled in the wage schedule, towards step progression. For example, if the employee is awarded Step B they have earned 12 months toward movement to Step C. These completion credits only apply to step progression and no other benefits or seniority. Upon completion of the probationary period, the completion credits shall be applied to the employee’s vacation allotment up to Step D. The full contract can be found at https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/human-resources/compens/-folder-1…

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$29.68
-
Salary Maximum
$37.91
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • The Rock County Sheriff's Office is GI Bill® Approved and honors lateral transfer as it pertains to pay and vacation credit.
Number of Paid Holidays
11

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
Other Qualifications
  • See original agency posting for more key success factors.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
High School Diploma; a minimum of 40 college credits at time of hire, assuming you would earn 21 credits at the Law Enforcement Academy; a minimum of 60 college credits if you do not need the Law Enforcement Academy

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • See original agency post for further essential job functions.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Alyx Brandenburg
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Assistant Manager
Application Contact Agency
Rock County
Application Contact Address

51 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 757-5520
Email
Application Contact Email
alyx.brandenburg@co.rock.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
Police Officer
Evansville Police Dept - Full-Time
Deputy Sheriff
Racine County Sheriff's Office - Full-Time
Police Officer
Cottage Grove Police Dept - Full-Time
Police Officer
River Falls Police Dept - Full-Time
Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Marinette County Sheriff's Office - Full-Time

Recent Job Postings

Police Officer
Green Lake Police Dept - Part-Time
Police Officer
Saukville Police Dept - Full-Time
Community Service Officer
UW - Oshkosh Police Dept - Part-Time
Deputy Sheriff
Adams County Sheriff's Office - Full-Time
Police Officer
West Salem Police Dept - Full-Time
View All Employment Opportunities