Deputy Sheriff - Eligibility List

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development•Stevens Point, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portage County Sheriff's Office is opening a 6-month eligibility list for a Deputy Sheriff to fill current and future vacancies. This role is responsible for enforcing Federal and State laws and ordinances to maintain public peace, protect property, prevent crime, and arrest violators. It is a law enforcement position with arrest powers, with work reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports, and performance reviews.

Requirements

Eligible in 2026 for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board
High School Diploma
Must be 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Of good moral character
No felony convictions unless pardoned by Governor
No domestic abuse convictions
Must hold a valid Wisconsin driver's license with a good driving record
Must satisfactorily complete all required training during the time period established by the department
Ability to possess a firearm
Good verbal and written communication skills and clear and concise speech
React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
Vision correctable to 20/20
Must successfully complete a written examination
Must successfully complete an oral interview
Must successfully complete a background criminal investigation

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a law enforcement officer is preferred

Responsibilities

Patrols county highways to enforce traffic laws, issues citations and summons, and investigates traffic accidents.
Completes written reports on all traffic law enforcement activities and testifies in court.
Utilizes equipment like radar and breath alcohol measuring devices for traffic law enforcement.
Responds to criminal complaints and investigates criminal activities such as homicide, robbery, sexual assaults, burglaries, and thefts.
Completes and types written reports upon completion of investigations.
Gathers evidence, interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses, and provides security, reassurance, and safety to victims and witnesses.
Presents testimony and evidence to the courts in criminal proceedings and protects crime scenes.
Recognizes and requests appropriate assistance and resources as needed.
Supervises inmates in the County Jail.
Transports prisoners to and from correctional facilities, county and circuit courts, and other locations.
Maintains jail security and provides for the welfare of inmates, including medical and mental health attention.
Transports mentally incompetent individuals to and from mental health facilities and courts.
Receives calls for assistance and dispatches necessary agencies, manpower, or equipment.
Serves civil and criminal process and assists the Sheriff in replevins, writs, and executions.
Maintains a record of all activities and submits them to the supervisor.
Responds to disturbances and altercations and investigates as appropriate.
Assists in security and crowd control at events as directed.
Coordinates emergency responses and personnel, including fire department, wrecker services, and ambulance needs.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints.
Conducts Community Policing activities, including checking building security and maintaining public contact.

Benefits

Vacation - available on day one!
Health insurance - choice of two health plans (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan