Hiring for Full Time Patrol Deputy
| REASON FOR ANNOUNCEMENT: | FILL VACANCY, ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY LIST FULL-TIME |
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LATERAL TRANSFER PROGRAM DETAILS:
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A DEPUTY SHERIFF IS ASSIGNED TO FIELD DUTY WHICH CONSISTS OF BOTH ROUTINE AND COMPLEX LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION, PRESERVATION OF SAFETY, AND PEACE AND SECURITY. THE EMPLOYEE NORMALLY WORKS INDEPENDENTLY WHICH NECESSITATES A HIGH DEGREE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE, INTEGRITY AND DECISION-MAKING ABILITY. IN ADDITION TO SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES NATURAL TO THE POLICE FUNCTIONS, THERE ARE SPECIALIZED POSITIONS REQUIRING OTHER SKILLS. THESE POSITIONS CONSIST OF IDENTIFICATION, WARRANT OR CIVIL PROCESS, INVESTIGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, JUVENILE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING. DEPUTIES WORK A FOUR ON FOUR OFF SCHEDULE, ELEVEN HOUR SHIFTS. THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF IS A UNION POSITION. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PUBLISHED ON ASHLAND COUNTY WEBSITE: HTTPS://ASHLANDCOUNTYWI.GOV/SHERIFF
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Has been employed within the last twelve months as a full-time law enforcement officer and have a minimum of 5 years continuous service in this capacity. 2. An exemplary work history. 3. Certified or certifiable by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. 4. At least 21 years of age at the time of application. High School graduate. 5. Have sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. 6. A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. 7. No criminal record. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 1. Law Enforcement Represented Employees: A. Lateral Entry Law Enforcement Officers meeting the above qualifications upon hire shall receive 90% of the regular rate of pay. Upon completion of the FTO program, as determined by the Sheriff or designee, Officers shall receive 100% of the regular rate of pay for the classification as outlined in Addendum "A" of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. B. Lateral Entry Law Enforcement Officers may be extended Vacation benefits which commensurate with their prior full-time sworn law enforcement experience up to 10 years of service as outlined in Article 5 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. C. As of June 16, 2023, The Ashland County board approved the transfer of 400 hours of sick time from current employment agency. D. No other contractual benefits or privileges are extended to recognize prior service. Lateral entry officers shall be subject to the probationary period. E. The Lateral Entry Program compensation and benefits may be extended to current employees hired after January 1, 2013. However, the Association and current employees who are extended the Lateral Entry Program waive any claims for back wages or benefits as a result of this agreement. 2. Any employee who resigns or is terminated with less than one full year of service will not be eligible for compensation of enhanced earned vacation time benefit. |
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Starting: $28.92 PER HOUR After 1 year: $32.13 PER HOUR |
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| APPLY BY: | 12:00 PM, 10/19/2025 |
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SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO OBTAIN APPLICATION, CLICK HERE. |
| CONTACT: |
CHIEF DEPUTY DAVE DAWSON |
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