DEPUTY SHERIFF

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, has an excellent opportunity for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The Washington County Sheriff Office is dedicated to providing a safe and secure community through partnerships that build trust, proactively reduce crime/recidivism, minimize victimization, and enhance the quality of life while protecting constitutional guarantees.

Washington County is recognized for our commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations. Every day we work to creatively solve problems, innovate and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457); Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

• Hire - $33.86
• 2nd Yr - $36.76
• 3rd Yr - $38.38
• 4th Yr - $40.25
• 5th Yr - $42.32
• Top - $47.72

Pay and vacation for Officers transferring from another agency will be commensurate with years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deadline for filing an application is November 30, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Applicants who are currently certified or certifiable by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board or are currently enrolled in the Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy will be given precedence.

Applicants will be selected for a written test based on prior work experience and history, job performance, knowledge, skills and ability.

Note: Applicants with two years of full-time law enforcement experience AND currently employed with a law enforcement agency in a sworn position will be exempt from the written test.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application:

• Applicants shall be citizens of the United States;
• Applicants shall be 21 years of age;
• Applicants shall have a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof;
• Applicants shall have a minimum of two years (equivalent to 60 credits) of post-high school education from an accredited technical school, college, or university in police science, criminal justice, or related field;
• Applicants shall not have been convicted of a criminal offense equivalent to a felony or a serious misdemeanor under Wisconsin law;
• Applicants shall be in good physical condition with weight proportioned to height;
• Applicants must have the ability to distinguish colors;
• Applicants must possess a valid unrestricted driver license with vision correctable to 20/20;
• Applicants shall not have visible tattoos that are labeled violent, depict graphic violence, profanity, supremacy, drug culture, or could be interpreted as anti-government in nature. Racist or discriminatory tattoos that advocate the degradation of a person based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or gender are also prohibited. All other forms of intentional body mutilation or modification (ex. scarring, excessive piercing/stretching, tongue splitting) are not allowed;

The number of applicants interviewed will be determined by the needs of the Sheriff's Office. Successful applicants will be required to successfully pass a physical examination, with a weightlifting requirement of 75 lbs., audiogram and drug screening prior to appointment. A psychological examination including a polygraph may be required. Successful applicants must establish and maintain residency within Washington County or the surrounding counties (Dodge, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Waukesha) by the end of their probation.

Under the supervision of any directly assigned superior or any other superior officer of the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WI); to perform any assignment directed to him/her, to enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, obey the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office and perform related work as required.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Enforces Federal, State (including Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Code), county, and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Performs police patrol tours of duty, protection of persons and property, and preventing crime.
• Investigates all complaints assigned to him/her.
• Investigates accidents, including taking photographs, collecting and preserving evidence, providing emergency first aid whenever necessary.
• Keeps records and writes/dictates complete, accurate and concise reports.
• Effectively utilizes a Mobile Data Terminal for informational and investigative purposes.
• Serves civil process as directed.
• Serves as courthouse security officer in the Justice Center. Provides for the secure movement of prisoners to and from the County Jail to court.
• Transports subjects to and from court or between secure facilities throughout the state.
• Directs traffic and performs law enforcement duties at special events.
• Attends court or administrative hearings whenever necessary as witness or otherwise.
• Attends schools and in-services as directed, successfully attaining passing grades.
• Operates/drives a squad car, snowmobile, boat or other recreational or specialized vehicle as required.
• Complies with all Office Standard Operating Procedures, official orders, and directives.
• Successfully meets or exceeds the minimum standard or performance levels of those S.O.P.'s or directives that require periodic testing or certification. Examples: Maintain firearms proficiencies in department range training; obtain a passing score annually on the State of Wisconsin firearms certification course; successfully complete and maintain current certification in CPR sponsored by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; successfully complete and maintain proficiency in the prescribed Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.
• Performs such other duties as may be required, including responding to an emergency event.

Works under the supervision of any directly assigned superior or any other superior officer of the Sheriff's Office.

None.

Decisions are made independently.

There is significant interaction with other law enforcement agencies, County Departments, the District Attorney's Office, the court system, and the general public.

Ability to assimilate knowledge of State laws and County/Municipal ordinances, courtroom procedures and statutory provisions relating to arrest, search and seizure, the methods employed in crime and accident prevention, the methods employed in the apprehension of criminals and traffic offenders. Working skill in learning and applying policy principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment as required. Ability to assimilate knowledge of first aid practices and procedures, utilizing this knowledge effectively. Working skill in operating a motor vehicle safely. Ability in gathering information and keeping clear and concise records and reports. Considerable skill to act with judgment in emergencies and stressful situations. Able to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands (seeing and hearing), and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization).

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

Job Family : LAW ENFORCEMENT

Posting Start : 11/04/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $32.88-$46.33