Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship 11.2026

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

1d•$37 - $47

About The Position

Waukesha County is recruiting non-certified applicants who have not completed a law enforcement academy for Deputy Sheriff positions with academy sponsorship. Selected candidates will attend an 18-week Law Enforcement Academy at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton from March 31, 2027, to August 6, 2027. Waukesha County Sheriff's Office will cover academy tuition, hotel, meals, and travel expenses. After successfully completing the academy, candidates must also successfully complete the Department's Field Training program. The 2026 starting hourly rate is $36.60. Wages for 2027 and future years will be established through the next collective bargaining agreement. Applicants may be subject to an extensive background check and polygraph examination. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test. Candidates selected to advance through hiring may be required to complete department-administered physical testing, and employed Deputy Sheriffs must pass the department-issued Physical Ability Test annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
United States citizenship.
At least 18 years of age.
Sixty credits of post-high-school education at the associate degree level or higher from an accredited university, college, or technical school. A maximum of 60 credits may be waived by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board for eligible officers, and the waiver must be in effect at the time of application.
Ability to possess a firearm.
No felony convictions.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT), a prerequisite for academy entry.
Physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.
Successful completion of a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test as a condition of employment.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the County does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school education preferably in criminal justice, police science, business or public administration, or the social sciences.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the 18-week Law Enforcement Academy.
Successfully complete the Department's Field Training program after academy completion.
Pass the department-issued Physical Ability Test annually after employment.

Benefits

Academy tuition, hotel, meals, and travel expenses covered by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Ample vacation time.
Training courses.
Career advancement opportunities.
Employee wellness program with a variety of programs and tools.
On-site fitness center.
Free parking.