Waukesha County is accepting applications on a continuous basis from experienced law enforcement applicants, certified law enforcement applicants, and individuals currently attending a law enforcement academy.
Waukesha County is a great place to work! We offer generous benefits such as excellent health-dental-vision-life insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample vacation time, training courses, career advancement, and an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health.
Click on the link below to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff.
Pay
Starting pay for candidates with no experience is at least $31.89/hr. Starting pay for those hired with experience will be determined based on experience.
Lateral Transfer Benefits
Newly hired deputies who have at least three years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer within the 48 months prior to hire are afforded a higher starting wage, up to 10 days of vacation and 40 hours of paid sick time during the first year of employment. After the first year of employment, deputies hired with lateral transfer benefits accrue vacation time in accordance with the County's vacation schedule, based on their total number of years of experience as a full-time certified law enforcement officer.
The details of the lateral program can be found on page 16 of the
Under supervision, to enforce federal, state, and County laws and ordinances consistent with policies, procedures, rules, regulations and other communications of the Department. Patrols County roads and highways to ensure the peace and safety; maintains order and security in courtrooms and County facilities; serves civil process and warrants, and performs other duties as required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An initial application screen is conducted by Human Resources. Those meeting the minimum requirements are referred to the Sheriff's Department for further evaluation. The minimum requirements are:
Deputy Sheriff
Waukesha County's pay plans, group insurance programs, and other benefit policies comprise a package that is highly competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees.This is intended to give only a brief summary of the employee benefit package; it should not be considered a complete or definitive source of information. Employees should refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional information will be provided in new employee orientation once an employee is hired.
Salary Plan
Deputy Sheriff's wages are negotiated with the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff's Labor Union and contain 7 steps.Employees normally begin at the first step in their salary range; but, depending on an individual's qualifications and other factors, employees may start at a higher step. You may receive increases at six (6) to twelve (12) month intervals based upon a merit evaluation by your supervisor.
Work Schedule
The normal work schedule for a Deputy Sheriff shall be four (4) days on and two (2) days off and then five (5) days on and two (2) days off, on a rotating schedule.Eight (8) hours and fifteen (15) minutes shall constitute a normal workday.Forty-one hours and fifteen minutes (41-1/4 hours) shall constitute a normal workweek.
Vacation
During the first calendar year and for each succeeding year through the sixth (6th) year of continuous employment, an employee can earn one (1) day of vacation for each month of employment with a maximum of ten (10) days.NOTE: Individuals hired with at least 3-years of full-time law enforcement experience will be placed in the vacation earning schedule based on years of service as a full-time law enforcement professional.
Holidays
Regular full-time employees receive compensatory time off, at straight time, for the following nine holidays:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve Day
Floating Holidays
2 paid floating holidays earned on February 1 and June 1.
Sick Leave
Employees earn one (1) day of paid sick leave for each month of employment to a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days. After serving six (6) months of employment, employees are eligible for sick leave benefits retroactive to the date of hire.
Funeral Leave
Up to 24 hours of leave with pay to attend the funeral of an immediate family member.
Health Insurance - High Deductible Healthy Plan
County pays 85% of premium and employee contributes 15% of the premium. Insurance effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Health Savings Account
Pre-tax savings account that can be used for qualifying medical expenses (e.g. office visit fees, co-pays, prescriptions, vision and dental). County contributes to health savings account based on Health Risk Assessment completion-- $2,250 for family plan and $1,125 for single plan.
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinic
Available to individuals who are enrolled in the County's health insurance plan including employees, spouses, and children ages 2+. Preventive care services are free.All dispensed prescriptions are $2. Dispensed available ACA preventative medications are $0 cost. Non-preventative care visits are $28.Physical therapy is $28 per visit.No cost for office visits after deductible is met.Clinic staffed with MD and Physician Assistant, Physical Therapists, and Health Coaches.
Dental Insurance
Choice of two dental plans. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 6-months of employment.
Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60-days of employment.
Employee Wellness Activities, Program and Fitness Center
24/7 access to a wealth of health tools and information on the wellness portal.On-going education programs, fitness challenges and classes. On-site fitness center.
Retirement Pension
As a full-time employee, you will automatically be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This pension is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. You are required to pay the employee's share of contributions to the fund, while Waukesha County contributes the employer's share as well as the duty disability share. Employees are vested in their portion of contributions immediately and after five years of creditable service for the employer contribution. To view employee/employer contribution rates, visit Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds' website and type in WRS Contribution Rates in the search box.
457 Deferred Compensation
Optional program used to supplement retirement income.Pre-tax and Roth options available. Eligible to contribute upon hire.
Payroll Roth IRA
Optional post-tax program used to supplement retirement income. Eligible to contribute upon hire.
Group Term Life Insurance
Automatic coverage in life insurance at no cost to employee. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment. Coverage upon hire is time times annual salary and then transitions to two times prior year gross salary after at least one full calendar year of employment is completed.
Voluntary Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Additional voluntary coverage for an employee at the employee's expense. May purchase amount in increments of $25,000 up to $200,000. No medical underwriting upon initial eligibility. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment.
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary life insurance coverage for a spouse or dependent child at the employee's expense. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment.
Coverage options:
Option 1:$20,000 (spouse)/$10,000 (child) - $4.00/month
Option 2: $10,000 (spouse)/$5,000 (child) - $2.00/month
Dependent Care FSA
Optional pre-tax benefit account where employees to deduct up to $5,000 ($2,500 if married and filing separate federal income tax returns) that can used to reimburse self for eligible dependent care services such as child or adult daycare. Coverage effective first of month following 60 days of employment.
Healthcare FSA
Optional pre-tax benefit account where employee can contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for health care expenses not covered under a group health, dental, or vision plan such as deductible, co-insurance, co-pay etc. Must not be enrolled in an HSA Qualifying High Deductible Health Plan to elect. Coverage effective first of month following 60 days of employment.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Automatic enrollment in a retirement health savings plan. County makes contributions each month on the second paycheck of the month on behalf of employee. Effective the first of the month following 12 months of employment.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees and their family members who have personal and/or work-related problems. Unlimited access to a highly informative website with articles and tools to support you in a wide variety of your work/life needs. Eligible immediately upon hire. Employees in the Sheriff's Department also have access to a dedicated counselor for services. Please remember that visits used through the dedicated counselor do not count towards the eight (8) sessions with a counselor under the Employee Assistance Program benefit.
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for attending Job-related classes.
Employee Discount Programs