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Deputy Sheriff

Kenosha County · Kenosha, WI

Deputy Sheriff at Kenosha County in Kenosha, WI. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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DEPUTY SHERIFF KENOSHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Are you interested in a law enforcement career filled with challenge and purpose? The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking professional, highly motivated, community‑oriented individuals with strong integrity. We hire only the best, which means you will work alongside dedicated law enforcement professionals who strive each day to meet new goals while protecting and serving Kenosha County. We invite you to apply for the position of Deputy Sheriff with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Our employees enjoy a dynamic work environment and numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, including assignments in the K‑9 Unit, Marine Unit, Tactical Response Team, Drone Unit, Traffic Interdiction Unit, Bomb Squad, School Resource Officer program, and many more. Be a part of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, a leader in public safety! Hiring Rate as of January 3, 2027 - $34.77/hour DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Deputy Sheriffs perform a wide variety of duties connected with generalized police work. Assigned duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and departmental rules and regulations. Immediate supervision is received from a Sergeant or other superior officer. The Deputy Sheriff is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative when faced with emergency situations. The work involves an element of danger. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Patrol roads and highways in marked patrol squads • Respond to and investigate calls for service, reports of crime, and traffic accidents • Assist in providing search and rescue operations • Ensure public safety through enforcement of federal, state, and local laws • Securely transport persons in custody to and from court and other locations • Serve or deliver warrants and other court-related paperwork and civil process • Subdue, control, and detain aggressive individuals involved in physical confrontations • Prepare accurate and concise reports Specialized police work includes, but is not limited to: • ATV and snowmobile patrol, bicycle patrol, water patrol on Lake Michigan and inland lakes • Evidentiary recovery dive team • Community engagement programs such as DARE, Deputy Friendly, and School Resource Officers • Honor Guard, K-9 Unit, Bomb Squad, and Tactical Response Team WORK SCHEDULE • The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Employees are required to work holidays and weekends and must be available for assignment to any existing shift. Days off will rotate. • Employees must be able to work overtime as needed, with or without advance notice. REQUIREMENTS • Ability to meet the physical, mental, and psychological standards required of a Deputy Sheriff. • Ability to perform certified law enforcement duties, including conducting traffic stops, responding to high‑risk calls, managing large crowds at events, and performing other law enforcement–related tasks. • Ability to operate effectively in situations that may shift rapidly from routine patrol activities to emergencies that are highly stressful and potentially dangerous. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements listed will be disqualified. • Must be a citizen of the United States. • Must be not less than eighteen and a half (18 ½) years of age at time of application and not less than nineteen (19) years of age upon date of hire. • Requires a background free of felony convictions and domestic violence related convictions. • Must meet eligibility requirements for certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board; certification must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained during employment. Driving Record • Must possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license. • During the time period beginning on the date three (3) years immediately preceding the date of the entrance exam and continuing to the date of appointment, may not have be