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Deputy Sheriff I-II
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Dane County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (Entry Level) – Up to $60,000 Incentives
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Now Hiring: Entry Level Customs and Border Protection Officer ($60K Incentives)
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer – Sign-On and Retention Incentives ($60K)
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
$22-$24/hr FT and PT Security Officers - Madison, WI
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard - Sign on Bonus
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Client Executive, State & Local Government (Remote)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Pegasystems
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for BESS Infra
- Madison, Wisconsin
- SOLV Energy
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Madison, Wisconsin
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Red Team Operator
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent - MSN (PT)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Corporate Security Partner II - 2nd & 3rd Shift
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Genomic Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response Security Officer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic State Government Affairs Leader
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Cengage Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DFIR Analyst
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent - MSN
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Dispatcher
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GMS
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Security Officer; 0.8 FTE; Night Shift
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Meriter-UnityPoint health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
AI Security Analyst: Train & Validate AI Defenses
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Hotel Security Officer: Guest Safety & Response
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Hotel LeVeque
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin
- Full Time
- Facilities Management
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Service Coordinator/Dispatcher
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Express Employment Professionals Defunct
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Remote AI Security Analyst | Forensics & Threat Modeling
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Interface Engineer - Public Safety (Remote)
- Madison, Alabama
- Koitecc Solutions
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Unarmed Patrol Officer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Workstream
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer; 0.9 FTE; PM Shift
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Meriter-UnityPoint health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Client Executive - State + Local Gov
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Pegasystems
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Patrol Officer: Visible Security Leader & Career Growth
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Workstream
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
$22-$24/hr FT and PT Security Officers - Madison, (MAD SO)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent - MSN
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Roofing Contractor
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Erie Home
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Loss Control Representative (WI)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- West Bend Insurance Company
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Benefits & Services Navigator, Madison WI area
- Madison, Wisconsin
- The Bowen Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Dispatcher
- Madison, Wisconsin
- First Student
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Travel Consultant II 24/7 Emergency Center (Hybrid)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- American Express
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
$22-$24/hr FT and PT Security Officers - Madison, WI
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Technician - Fire Testing
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Intertek
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation
- Madison, Wisconsin
- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Technical Writer I DoD/Navy Docs & RMF, Flexible Schedule
- Madison, Mississippi
- Saalex
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Security Researcher: Train Threat Models
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Guard - Daily Pay
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Field Kitchen Lead Army National Guard (Paid Training)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military Fire Stations Alerting Consultant
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Honeywell
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Technical Draftsman & Documentation Specialist II
- Madison, Mississippi
- Saalex
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - Multiple Shifts
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote AI Security Researcher: Malware & Threat Analysis
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer; 0.5 FTE; Day Shift
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Meriter-UnityPoint health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - First, Second, Third Shifts
- Madison, Wisconsin
- UW Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer; 1.0 FTE; Night Shift
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Meriter-UnityPoint health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security & Intelligence Officer - 3rd Shift - (req70883)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Sterling Kohler
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Public Safety & DoD Fire Solutions Consultant
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Honeywell
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Security Guard - Entry Level
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Project Controls Scheduler Budget & Schedule Lead
- Madison, Wisconsin
- CDM Smith
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Seasonal Head Crossing Guard
- Madison, Alabama
- City of Madison, AL
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote AI Security Analyst - Train & Validate Defenses
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Control Representative (Western WI)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- West Bend Mutual Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security & Intelligence Lead 3rd Shift (Onsite)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Sterling Kohler
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Junior Firefighter
- Madison, Alabama
- Monrovia Fire Department
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Hybrid OnBase Administrator - Optimize WorkView & Workflows
- Madison, Wisconsin
- ManpowerGroup Global
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Conservation Advocate
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Environment America
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
Security Operations Engineer - AI Trainer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Commercial & Property Growth Lead
- Madison, Wisconsin
- SkyCity VI
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Fire Protection Engineer I - Grow, Impact, Flexible Environment
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Affiliated Engineers
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Engineer - AI Trainer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Corrections Officer - 12-Hour Shifts | Training & Benefits
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Madison County Sheriff
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Senior Budget & Fiscal Officer - Public Sector (Remote)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- State of Wisconsin
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff Protect & Serve Nebraska
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Madison County Sheriff
- Full Time
- Public Safety
OnBase Administrator
- Madison, Wisconsin
- ManpowerGroup Global
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention & Security Investigations Specialist
- Madison, Mississippi
- The Home Depot
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Youth Programs Coordinator Military Family Services Madison
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Chenega Corporation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Govt Procurement Compliance Lead (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- ND Defense
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Dispatch Operations Lead
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Builders FirstSource
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Asset Protection & Loss Prevention Specialist
- Madison, Alabama
- The Home Depot
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire & Life Safety Systems Technician
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Urban Land Interests
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Signals Intelligence Collector & Analyst - Paid Training
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Tactical Security Officer Lead - Full-Time Patrol
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic City Administrator - Budget, Growth & Community
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Psychiatric Association
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Tactical Security Officer: Patrol & Protect
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- County of Dodge
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analyst - Mid
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Amentum
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Crossing Guard (Hourly)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Public Safety
On-Call Flex Security Officer - Patrol, Access, & Response
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Per-Mar-Security-Services-1
- Full Time
- Public Safety
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Washingtoncountysheriffwi
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Senior GEOINT Analyst Air & Space ISR
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Amentum
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Peter Burgelis for Wisconsin: Campaign Manager WI CD-1
- Madison, Wisconsin
- job post
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Night Security Officer Employee Housing (Resort)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- RadNet
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Midwest Fire Protection & Water Works BDM Growth Leader
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Elkay
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Suppression Tech Install, Inspect & Maintain (Vehicle Provided)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Deputy Sheriff
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Bayfield County, WI
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Protection Route Sales Specialist
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Johnson Controls
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer Supervisor - Entry Level
- Madison, Wisconsin
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Researcher - AI Trainer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Analyst - AI Trainer
- Madison, Wisconsin
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Manufacturing BD Lead - DoD/OEM Solutions
- Madison, Alabama
- Tyonek Native Corporation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Tactical Security Officer Public Safety Leader
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
City Administrator
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Psychiatric Association
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5/7)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison Heights, Michigan
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5/7)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Madison, Wisconsin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Madison, Wisconsin
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- Full Time
- Military
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- Madison, Wisconsin
- United States Army
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- Public Health
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- Madison Park, Washington
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
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- Legal Services
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- Madison, Wisconsin
- United States Army
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Deputy Sheriff I-II
- Madison, Wisconsin 53774 United States
- Dane County
- Jun 20, 2026
- Full Time
Dane County

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- Full Time
- Jun 20, 2026
Job Description
Deputy Sheriff
Dane County offers a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro-rated for part-time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program (for further details visit www.countyofdane.com/emprel). Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired. Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Commitment To Equity & Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition
Under direction, to perform a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law, investigate complaints, maintain order, supervise jail residents, aid individuals in danger of physical harm, identify criminal offenders and activity, apprehend offenders, identify law enforcement problems, resolve conflict, facilitate the movement of people and vehicles and provide other police services as required.
Examples Of Duties
Processes persons booked into jail; maintains security of residents and monitors their health and welfare; inspects resident housing units; searching and inventorying resident property; hourly security checks at irregular intervals; assist nursing staff administering medication; observes, recognizes and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity; prepares reports on activities; enforces jail rule violations; responds to calls for emergency service within our jail; assist with mental health crisis; respond to medical emergencies; escorts residents to and from attorney visits; check incoming mail for contraband; facilitate meal service; serves as witness in court proceedings; use communication skills to de-escalate a conflict or a potentially violent situation.
Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow; responds to calls for emergency services; takes appropriate action on call for service such as investigation of criminal activity; takes appropriate action on non-criminal calls for service such as family and other disputes; responds to traffic accidents and takes appropriate action and completes reports; operates speed detection, Mobile Data Computer, TracS, and photographic equipment; checks establishments, residences and other property for signs of illegal activity and to detect and apprehend violators of the law; observes and takes appropriate action regarding physical hazards such as abandoned vehicles, injured animals, fire and safety hazards; observes, recognizes, and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity and conditions; uses communication equipment to keep in contact with department and report occurrences; intervenes in public and private disputes to maintain order and protect the public; serves as witness in court proceedings; provides emergency first aid and request further medical aid; assists in community events and other community law enforcement programs.
Education, Experience And Special Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS Education and Experience High school graduation or its equivalency and two years of full-time attendance at college or two years of full-time work experience (military service will be considered as work experience). Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Note: Must meet State Law Enforcement Standards Board education requirements within 5 years of date of hire (explained in the following Post Employment Education Standard section).
Special Requirements United States Citizen; Valid Wisconsin driver's license (or eligibility for such license) with good driving record; no criminal convictions; availability for night and weekend assignments and 24 hour on call status.
Physical Requirements Excellent physical condition, including weight in proportion to height as guided by accepted medical standards; have binocular vision correctable to 20/20 and normal peripheral vision; must not have any significant eye disease; standard normal hearing; standard muscular strength, joint flexibility and coordination.
Post-Employment Education Standard
If not achieved prior to employment, all Deputy Sheriffs must attain within five years of their employment either of the following:
1. A two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or
2. Sixty fully accredited college level credits (the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board may waive up to thirty credits for equivalent experience, training or other qualifications).
Successful completion of the academy may result in up to 16 credits toward this requirement.
Failure to meet the above requirement will result in termination of employment. This is a requirement of the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board for re-certification of law enforcement officers.
Pre-Employment Standard
In order to gain entrance into the 720-hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy, you will need to successfully complete the state-required physical readiness test, passing the following entrance standards:

1.5 mile run in 20:20 or less
300 meter run in 82 seconds or less
18 push-ups
24 sit-ups
Vertical jump of 11.5 inches minimum
Agility run in 23.4 seconds or less

Once you successfully complete the test, the results are valid for 180 days.
During academy you will continue to work on physical training and you will be required to complete the test again and pass at the exit standards in order to graduate. The exit standards are:

1.5 mile run in 16:57 or less
300 meter run in 68 seconds or less
23 push-ups
30 sit-ups
Vertical jump of 14 inches minimum
Agility run in 19.5 seconds or less

Candidates to be placed on an eligible list for possible hiring consideration must satisfy each of the following successive steps: 1. Completely and accurately complete application procedure and satisfy minimum examination entrance requirements as specified in the Deputy Sheriff recruitment announcement. 2. Advancement to the Written Exam. Candidates will be considered for admission to written examination by the admissions committee based on candidate qualifications as demonstrated by their application information, and records checks (e.g., motor vehicle traffic violation record and criminal conviction record). 3. Completion of a written examination. This exam will be administered by Dane County Employee Relations Department and will be held on a Saturday in Madison. Exam notices specifying the date, time, and location for the exam will be emailed by the Dane County Employee Relations Department to candidates who successfully complete Steps 1 and 2 above (candidates who have taken this same exam within six months will have their exam score reused). 4. Candidates scoring above the established cutoff on the written exam may be considered for admission to oral examination/interview dependent on the hiring needs of the Sheriff's Office. 5. Candidates admitted by Step 4 above will complete an oral examination/interview. Candidates scoring above the established cutoff will be placed on an eligible list in rank order of their combined exam scores (candidate's score and rank will be emailed to them by Employee Relations).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
History of obedience to laws; must be able to use firearms; education and/or ability in reading, writing, reasoning and arithmetic equivalent to high school graduation; understanding of the basic principles of human relations and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good character and reputation; must be a credible witness in court; ability to successfully complete recruit training academy satisfactorily (including 40 hours of firearms training); ability to swim or learn to swim during the probationary period; desirable to have experience with people of many types through employment or other activity.

Deputy Sheriff
Dane County offers a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro-rated for part-time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program (for further details visit www.countyofdane.com/emprel). Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired. Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Commitment To Equity & Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition
Under direction, to perform a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law, investigate complaints, maintain order, supervise jail residents, aid individuals in danger of physical harm, identify criminal offenders and activity, apprehend offenders, identify law enforcement problems, resolve conflict, facilitate the movement of people and vehicles and provide other police services as required.
Examples Of Duties
Processes persons booked into jail; maintains security of residents and monitors their health and welfare; inspects resident housing units; searching and inventorying resident property; hourly security checks at irregular intervals; assist nursing staff administering medication; observes, recognizes and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity; prepares reports on activities; enforces jail rule violations; responds to calls for emergency service within our jail; assist with mental health crisis; respond to medical emergencies; escorts residents to and from attorney visits; check incoming mail for contraband; facilitate meal service; serves as witness in court proceedings; use communication skills to de-escalate a conflict or a potentially violent situation.
Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow; responds to calls for emergency services; takes appropriate action on call for service such as investigation of criminal activity; takes appropriate action on non-criminal calls for service such as family and other disputes; responds to traffic accidents and takes appropriate action and completes reports; operates speed detection, Mobile Data Computer, TracS, and photographic equipment; checks establishments, residences and other property for signs of illegal activity and to detect and apprehend violators of the law; observes and takes appropriate action regarding physical hazards such as abandoned vehicles, injured animals, fire and safety hazards; observes, recognizes, and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity and conditions; uses communication equipment to keep in contact with department and report occurrences; intervenes in public and private disputes to maintain order and protect the public; serves as witness in court proceedings; provides emergency first aid and request further medical aid; assists in community events and other community law enforcement programs.
Education, Experience And Special Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS Education and Experience High school graduation or its equivalency and two years of full-time attendance at college or two years of full-time work experience (military service will be considered as work experience). Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Note: Must meet State Law Enforcement Standards Board education requirements within 5 years of date of hire (explained in the following Post Employment Education Standard section).
Special Requirements United States Citizen; Valid Wisconsin driver's license (or eligibility for such license) with good driving record; no criminal convictions; availability for night and weekend assignments and 24 hour on call status.
Physical Requirements Excellent physical condition, including weight in proportion to height as guided by accepted medical standards; have binocular vision correctable to 20/20 and normal peripheral vision; must not have any significant eye disease; standard normal hearing; standard muscular strength, joint flexibility and coordination.
Post-Employment Education Standard
If not achieved prior to employment, all Deputy Sheriffs must attain within five years of their employment either of the following:
1. A two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or
2. Sixty fully accredited college level credits (the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board may waive up to thirty credits for equivalent experience, training or other qualifications).
Successful completion of the academy may result in up to 16 credits toward this requirement.
Failure to meet the above requirement will result in termination of employment. This is a requirement of the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board for re-certification of law enforcement officers.
Pre-Employment Standard
In order to gain entrance into the 720-hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy, you will need to successfully complete the state-required physical readiness test, passing the following entrance standards:

1.5 mile run in 20:20 or less
300 meter run in 82 seconds or less
18 push-ups
24 sit-ups
Vertical jump of 11.5 inches minimum
Agility run in 23.4 seconds or less

Once you successfully complete the test, the results are valid for 180 days.
During academy you will continue to work on physical training and you will be required to complete the test again and pass at the exit standards in order to graduate. The exit standards are:

1.5 mile run in 16:57 or less
300 meter run in 68 seconds or less
23 push-ups
30 sit-ups
Vertical jump of 14 inches minimum
Agility run in 19.5 seconds or less

Candidates to be placed on an eligible list for possible hiring consideration must satisfy each of the following successive steps: 1. Completely and accurately complete application procedure and satisfy minimum examination entrance requirements as specified in the Deputy Sheriff recruitment announcement. 2. Advancement to the Written Exam. Candidates will be considered for admission to written examination by the admissions committee based on candidate qualifications as demonstrated by their application information, and records checks (e.g., motor vehicle traffic violation record and criminal conviction record). 3. Completion of a written examination. This exam will be administered by Dane County Employee Relations Department and will be held on a Saturday in Madison. Exam notices specifying the date, time, and location for the exam will be emailed by the Dane County Employee Relations Department to candidates who successfully complete Steps 1 and 2 above (candidates who have taken this same exam within six months will have their exam score reused). 4. Candidates scoring above the established cutoff on the written exam may be considered for admission to oral examination/interview dependent on the hiring needs of the Sheriff's Office. 5. Candidates admitted by Step 4 above will complete an oral examination/interview. Candidates scoring above the established cutoff will be placed on an eligible list in rank order of their combined exam scores (candidate's score and rank will be emailed to them by Employee Relations).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
History of obedience to laws; must be able to use firearms; education and/or ability in reading, writing, reasoning and arithmetic equivalent to high school graduation; understanding of the basic principles of human relations and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good character and reputation; must be a credible witness in court; ability to successfully complete recruit training academy satisfactorily (including 40 hours of firearms training); ability to swim or learn to swim during the probationary period; desirable to have experience with people of many types through employment or other activity.
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