Primary Services Deputy

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs protective service work enforcing laws, patrolling assigned area, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring public safety, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Lieutenant.

If selected to move forward in the recruitment process, the written and physical testing will be on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 3:00pm in Hudson, WI. Any questions on the PRT requirements, contact Lt. Coleman in the Sheriff’s Office at .

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle observing traffic law violations, suspicious activities or persons, and law and order disturbances; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil process papers as needed; and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Enforces traffic laws; issues traffic citations; performs radar enforcement, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
• Operates computer to perform background checks, criminal histories, missing persons checks, etc.
• Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; testifies in court.
• Prepares and maintains various records and files and prepares reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 60 College credits or an Associates/Technical degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field must be obtained by the end of your fifth year of employment per Wisconsin Administrative Code LES 2.01.

• Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification (LESB) or eligibility for WI LESB.
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification may be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Intoxilyzer and Sobriety Testing Certification may be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age of 21
• Ability to possess firearms
• No felony convictions (Wisconsin Statute § 165.85(4))
• No domestic abuse convictions (LES 2.01 WI Administrative Code)
• Citizen of the United States (Wisconsin Statute § 66.0501)
• Must successfully pass the Wisconsin DOJ Physical Readiness Test with the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants who are unable to meet the Entrance Standards will only be permitted one re-test of the entire Physical Readiness Test, and the Entrance Standards must be met prior to being eligible for employment.

Expected Pay: $32.92/hour

Department:
Sheriff’s Office
FTE: 1.0

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.