Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship (Open 5.11.26)

SALARY RANGE

$36.60 - $46.78

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

NOTE: Expect to receive communication regarding your status after July 13, 2026.

- WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY -

Waukesha County is accepting applications for Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. This recruitment is for non-certified/non-academy applicants. Candidates who are hired from this recruitment will be sent to an 18-week Law Enforcement Academy from January 4, 2027 through May 7, 2027. Salary and costs are covered by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office. Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy, candidates must then successfully complete the Department's Field Training program.

Visit Becoming a Deputy to learn more about the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and becoming a Deputy Sheriff.

Curious about the employee benefits you'll enjoy if selected? Check out our Represented Benefit Summary.

NOTE: If you are a current/active law enforcement officer, a current Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy student (or recently accepted to an academy), or a current/active out-of-state law enforcement officer and wish to be considered for a position with Waukesha County, please consider applying under the Deputy Sheriff (Experienced, Certified, or Current Academy Attendees Only) job posting. 

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Deputy Sheriff click here.  

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. United States citizen.

3. At least 18 years of age.

4. Sixty (60) credits of post high school education (associate degree level or higher) from an accredited university, college or technical school, preferably in criminal justice, police science, business or public administration, or the social sciences must be attained by October 1, 2026. NOTE: In accordance with the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board, a maximum of 60 credits may be waived by the Board for officers who qualify for a waiver. Waiver must be in effect at time of this application. Visit the https://wilenet.widoj.gov website to learn more about obtaining a waiver. From the home page click on the Training and Standards menu and then Officer Training, Employment, and Reciprocity link.

5. Ability to possess a firearm.

6. No felony convictions.

7. Possession of a valid driver's license.

8. Successful completion of a Physical Readiness Test (PRT), which is a prerequisite for entry into the Academy. View the entrance and exit physical fitness standards.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Sheriff ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates under consideration may be subject to an extensive background check and a polygraph examination (potential topics may include drug use, illegal activities, theft, job performance/employment, driving habits, life history, integrity, etc.). An offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and a drug test.

Supplemental Information

As part of the hiring process, a select number of candidates will be invited to complete a department-administered Physical Ability Test (PAT)* which, in addition to the physical components of the test, may include pushups, sit-ups and a vertical jump. The PAT is separate from the Academy's Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

*Individuals who secure employment as a Waukesha County Deputy Sheriff are required to pass the department-issued PAT annuall