Jefferson County offers competitive wages and a full, affordable benefits package!
We offer a wage of $29.46 - $34.68 per hour! 
If you are dedicated, hardworking and have an interest in becoming a Jailor/Deputy Sheriff, apply today! 

Pay is based on prior law enforcement and/or correctional environment experience and certifications already obtained.

Jefferson County is home to approximately 85,000 residents, spread over 583 square miles where the Sheriff’s Office works hard to uphold their mission to promote a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community within the rights and privileges of the individual and to make choices that are consistent with their pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decisions.

The Sheriff’s Office has an immediate need to recruit dedicated, hard-working, and ethically driven individuals who are interested in becoming a Deputy Sheriff.  Due to Wisconsin State Statutory requirements, hiring preference will be given to female applicants as a BFOQ.  Deputies are fully sworn Deputy Sheriffs with full-arrest powers, protective status with paid WRS contributions.  New Deputies begin their careers assigned to the Jail Division.  Also, preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in correctional environments. You will be successful in this role by completing the following key tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain jail security including: regular patrolling of jail, monitoring surveillance equipment, completing cell inspections and searches, and conducting strip searches in accordance with State Statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Identify potential and/or existing problems and takes appropriate action to correct the situation. For example: recognize potential inmate conflict, intervene in disputes, mediate inmate conflict, and discipline with jail rules are violated.
• Book inmates including: conduct searches, photograph, fingerprint, inventory personal property, complete medical questionnaire, carefully assess rather the subject is a risk to themselves or others.
• Interpret and understand court paperwork including judgements of conviction, warrants, child support orders, writs, etc., understand and serve civil process papers, and escort inmates to court.
• Log and document accurate information relating to inmate activities, tasks performed, court appointments and appearances, maintenance issues, discipline of inmates, Huber information, and any other details necessary
• Further information included on the posted job descriptions for the Jail and Patrol divisions

Starting wage information:

• Jefferson County's offers a very competitive pay of $29.46 - $34.68 per hour. Pay is based on prior law enforcement and/or correctional environment experience and certifications already obtained.
• 72 – 80 hours/pay period, varying shifts. Once on rotation, Deputies follow a 5/2-5/3, 8 hour, schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off

Benefit information can be found at:

https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_resources/pay_and_benefit_information.php

Benefits may be accelerated based on prior law enforcement experience and certifications already obtained.

Written test is required for those without prior qualifying experience.

You will be notified of the testing date/details if you meet the minimum requirements.