Female Full-Time Sworn Jail Deputy, WPPA Union

Green County • Monroe, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Green County is hiring a full-time female sworn Jail Deputy for its Jail Division. The role involves maintaining the safety, security, and discipline of the jail and caring for inmates. The position works a rotating 12-hour schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Starting pay is $26.67 per hour, with night-shift differential; experienced applicants may qualify for lateral entry, with starting pay up to $30.14 depending on years of service. Uniforms and gear are provided. Additional pay may be available for Jail Training Officer duties, Wisconsin DOJ Certified Instructor certification, and Spanish bilingual skills. Physical-readiness incentive pay and Honor Guard special-assignment opportunities are also available.

Applicants must meet the stated age, citizenship, conviction, character, health, vision, physical-performance, and communication requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Once hired, the deputy must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintaining applicable 24-hour recertification requirements. After probation, the employee must reside within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff’s Office.

The selection process may include a written test, oral exam and/or interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination; some requirements may be waived for current employees performing related duties. Green County requires drug screening as part of the employment process and a physical exam upon hiring. Applications were to be accepted until Friday, November 6, 2026 at noon.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 20.
• U.S. citizenship, as specified under Wis. Stats. 66.0501(2).
• No unpardoned felony convictions or offenses that could be punished as felonies in Wisconsin.
• No misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33), or domestic abuse under Wis. Stats. 968.075(1)(a).
• Must be of good character.
• Must be free from physical, emotional, or mental conditions that would negatively affect law enforcement duties.
• Ability to meet physical performance requirements.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• After probation, residency within 40 miles of the Green County Sheriff’s Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Once hired, must be capable of completing LESB Jailer certification and maintaining appropriate 24-hour recertification requirements.
• Must be available to work a rotating 12-hour schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced applicants may qualify for the Lateral Entry Program.
• Spanish bilingual skills may qualify for extra-duty pay.
• Jail Training Officer duties and Wisconsin DOJ Certified Instructor certification may qualify for extra-duty pay.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, security, and discipline in the jail.
• Intervene to stop disturbances.
• Conduct searches and inspections.
• Maintain surveillance of all inmates.
• Take custody of and release inmates.
• Prepare reports and other paperwork.
• Provide for inmates’ custody, cleanliness, food, and care as required by the cited statute.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement Fund.
• Comprehensive County benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and deferred compensation.
• Uniforms and gear provided.
• Vacation, personal, holiday, comp time, and sick leave options.
• Night-shift differential.
• Extra-duty pay for Jail Training Officer, Wisconsin DOJ Certified Instructor, and bilingual Spanish qualifications.
• Physical-readiness incentive pay.
• Honor Guard special-assignment opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED