Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship (Open 5.11.26)

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County is accepting applications for Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. This recruitment is for non-certified/non-academy applicants. Candidates who are hired from this recruitment will be sent to an 18-week Law Enforcement Academy from January 4, 2027 through May 7, 2027. Salary and costs are covered by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office. Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy, candidates must then successfully complete the Department's Field Training program. Visit Becoming a Deputy to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff. Curious about the employee benefits you'll enjoy if selected? Check out our Represented Benefit Summary. NOTE: If you are a current/active law enforcement officer, a current Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy student (or recently accepted to an academy), or a current/active out-of-state law enforcement officer and wish to be considered for a position with Waukesha County, please consider applying under the Deputy Sheriff (Experienced, Certified, or Current Academy Attendees Only) job posting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
United States citizen.
At least 18 years of age.
Sixty (60) credits of post high school education (associate degree level or higher) from an accredited university, college or technical school, preferably in criminal justice, police science, business or public administration, or the social sciences must be attained by October 1, 2026.
Ability to possess a firearm.
No felony convictions.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
Possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions.
Subject to an extensive background check and a polygraph examination.
Successfully completing a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and a drug test.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 an 18-week Law Enforcement Academy.
Successfully complete the Department's Field Training program upon academy completion.
Perform essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Sheriff ADA Essential Functions Worksheet.
Pass a department-administered Physical Ability Test (PAT) annually.
Maintain the ability to possess a firearm.
Maintain a valid driver's license.