Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

Are you a certified law enforcement officer looking for a change? Are you looking to start your career in law enforcement with an agency that offers diverse collateral duties? The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is looking for candidates like you to join our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals that continue to strengthen community relationships and public trust while striving for excellence through employee development, self-discipline, teamwork, and effective leadership.

After field training, deputies with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office are assigned to one of three 8.25 hour shifts within the Patrol Division on a rotating schedule, working 5 days on/2 days off, 5 days on/3 days off to provide 24-hour per day, 7-day per week service. The Sheriff's Office offers a robust training program with lots of opportunities for collateral duties such as substation assignment with deputy assigned take home squads, SWAT, Dive Team, Crowd Control, Honor Guard, FTO, Mobile Field Force, etc.

Lateral Transfer Benefits for Experienced Officers

• Candidates with prior law enforcement experience are eligible to be placed at an hourly rate equal to or higher than that paid by their previous employer.
• With five or more years of prior law enforcement experience, a candidate is eligible to receive 40 hours of vacation upon hire, with higher annual rates based on their prior years of service.
• Expedited field training for experienced law enforcement officers.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

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Walworth County Sheriff's Office - Brady letter, a Giglio letter, or who is on the Wisconsin Department of Justice " Brady List " will be disqualified.

Sworn Walworth County law enforcement employees must reside within the State of Wisconsin and within Walworth County, or the contiguous counties of Rock, Jefferson, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha upon completion of their probationary period and must continue to maintain residence therein so long as employed.

Applications will be considered on a continuous basis to fill current position openings. Candidates will complete the following:
Formal Walworth County electronic application.
Written exam with 70% minimum passing score.
Oral department interview.

Prior to being considered for a position, candidates will:
Complete Law Enforcement Suitability testing (pre-psychological, non-medical)
Submit to a thorough background investigation.
Complete a ride-along with Field Training Officer.
Interview with the Sheriff and/or Undersheriff.

Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, a candidate will complete the following:
Post offer psychological evaluation.
Post offer physical (medical) examination including drug screen.
Law Enforcement Academy pre-acceptance physical fitness testing (candidates needing to attend law enforcement academy only).