Deputy Sheriff

Overview

Join the Dunn County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Work with our team to safeguard the community, uphold laws, and respond to emergencies. Responsibilities include protecting life and property, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, mediating disputes, and coordinating with other agencies. Lateral transfer options are available for experienced officers with competitive pay and vacation benefits.

Take the next step in your career with us — where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

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• Recruitment Closes:
  February 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Written Exams:
  February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
• Physical Agility Testing:
  Sunday March 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
• Interviews:
  March 4, 2026, starting at 1:30 p.m.

• Provides for the protection of the life and safety of citizens, and the protection of property.
• Responds and reacts to emergency situations.
• Investigates crimes against persons and property, traffic law violations, accidents, substance abuse, etc.; testifies in court.
• Provides assistance by mediating disputes.
• Makes referrals to other agencies and community resources as appropriate.
• Issues citations and completes other documentation as required.
• Serves civil and criminal process.
• Participates in educational outreach activities.
• Coordinates activities with State and Federal law enforcement organizations, judicial units, etc.
• Provides specialized enforcement as required.
• Provides assistance to citizens including vehicle entry, escorts, legal questions, etc.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, behavior/social science or related field upon offer of employment.
• No previous law enforcement experience required.
• No felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless pardoned or dismissed.

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment checks: criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, psychological examination, physical agility testing, drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligible for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) upon hire.
• Pass Civil Service testing and ordinance requirements.

Knowledge, skills and abilities essential to perform the duties of the Deputy Sheriff:

• Ability to learn and apply police principles, practices, and procedures.
• Judgment and discretion in dealing with offenders, suspects, and witnesses.
• Ability to operate vehicles, firearms, testing equipment, restraining devices, cameras, and communications equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow job assignments and department policies.
• Ability to work independently in patrolling and enforcing laws.
• Ability to maintain safety procedures and respond to emergencies quickly.
• Ability to prepare investigative and incident reports.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and data/evidence handling.
• Knowledge of computer applications used by the Sheriff’s Office.
• Knowledge and ability to use first aid and CPR.
• Skilled in firearms and defensive tactics.

Language skills essential to perform the duties:

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with staff, supervisors and community members.
• English language skills sufficient to communicate with internal and external customers.

Reasoning abilities essential to perform the duties:

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work accurately with attention to detail.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Mathematical skills essential to perform the duties:

• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

In evaluating candidates, Dunn County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience.

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