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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

Performs the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by the command staff under the direction of the elected Sheriff. This is responsible work enforcing laws and ordinances, providing detention and courtroom services, patrol and guard duty and related supportive law enforcement activities in the Sheriff's Office. Work involves prevention, detection and investigation of accident and criminal activities, security and safety or inmates/prisoners, protection for the public and maintaining law and order. Deputies must be able to act without direct supervision in emergency situations.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Lateral transfer for pay and vacation. Pay range beginning at $35.13 - $42.41 hourly. Up to 25 transferable vacation days.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$30.68
-
Salary Maximum
$42.41
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
  • In addition to 8 Holidays, you will receive 3 "floating" holidays.
  • The Rock County Sheriff's Office is GI Bill® Approved.
  • The full contract can be found at https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/human-resources/compens/-folder-2071#docfold_14_1389_767_2071
Number of Paid Holidays
8

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
  • Written Testing will be conducted in-person on Thursday, October 1, 2026 with check-in at 8:30 AM or Monday, October 5, 2026 with check-in at 12:30 PM. You will be contacted to schedule a written testing session if your application is accepted.
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
Travia Foy
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Partner I
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
travia.foy@co.rock.wi.us
Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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