Deputy Sheriff

With a proud history of over 150 years of law enforcement service, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office has over 425 sworn personnel, and over 100 non-sworn support staff in four major divisions:

Benefits:

• Health Benefits

• PTO

• 401K

• Retirement

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications include:

• United States citizenship; two years of full-time attendance at college or two years of full-time work experience (military service will be considered as work experience); high school graduation or its equivalency; valid Wisconsin driver's license (or eligibility for such license) with good driving record; no criminal convictions

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment; history of obedience to laws; 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 be have any significant eye disease

• Standard normal hearing; standard muscular strength, joint flexibility and coordination; 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);

• Availability for night and weekend assignments and 24 hour on call status; 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.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/milwaukee-12-2023/

Milwaukee Diversity Job Fair
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield
1200 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/milwaukee-12-2023/