Deputy Sheriff - Patrol
Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Deputy Sheriff - Patrol.
A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to serve and protect local communities and be a part of the Sauk County Sheriff's Department team.
The purpose of the Deputy Sheriff- Patrol is the prevention and detection of crime, enforcement of state laws and local ordinances, to investigate criminal activity, serve or execute writs, precepts, and orders issued by lawful authority for the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office.
*2025 salary is $30.99 (hiring) to $39.00 (top pay – 8 years of service). Candidates with prior law enforcement experience may start above hiring rate depending on prior years of service.
**Patrol deputies work a 2 on - 2 off, 3 on - 2 off, 2 on - 3 off rotating schedule working 12-hour shifts. this results in a 3-day weekend off (Friday - Sunday) every other week.
Essential Duties
- Perform scheduled patrol of assigned area by monitoring traffic, issuing traffic citations/warnings, evaluating hazards and reporting incidents to appropriate agency and personnel.
- Review daily briefing information and brief the oncoming shift Patrol Deputies on activities.
- Respond to traffic collisions, rollovers, and reported hazards, clear road hazards, gather information from participants and witnesses at scene regarding incidents, and assists emergency medical and rescue personnel with injured persons and victim extrication.
- Respond to crime scenes, interview witnesses and suspects, and apprehends suspects.
- Respond to citizen complaints by evaluating situations and gathering information from participants and witnesses, then may detain and/or arrest suspects/participants and transport them to the appropriate agency.
- Prepare incident and accident reports.
- Conduct initial criminal and traffic investigations and alter patrol route to provide follow-up investigation of criminal activity in assigned area.
- Document patrol activity.
- Serve warrants, summons, court orders, and other civil process documents to County citizens.
- Testify in court as summoned.
- Communicate with the public regarding public safety issues.
- Transport subjects to and from other jurisdictions.
- May patrol with canine, train canine, and/or maintain the appropriate records for the canine.
- May serve in specialty roles such as field training officer or special team member.
- Perform minor clerical duties such as restocking patrol forms and other supplies.
- And other duties as assigned.
Required Working Hours
Standard working hours may vary between shifts and rotations. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Emergency on call may be needed. Compensation beyond normal hours will be subject to applicable collective bargaining agreement, state and federal regulations.
Minimum Training and Education
Required:
Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement or another related field, or sixty college credits
At least 18 years of age
Reside within 15 miles of Sauk County within one year of hire
Licenses/Certifications:
Wisconsin State Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified
Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Preferred:
Previous law enforcement related experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
