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Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office looking to fill Deputy Sheriff position

Posted at 12:58 PM, Nov 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-18 13:58:46-05

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire someone as the new Deputy Sheriff.

"The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is encouraging members of the community, including residents from communities of color, to apply for the position," said the sheriff's office in a press release.

The Deputy Sheriff will be responsible for tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property, including crime prevention and investigation and forceful apprehension of criminal suspects.

Candidates should be at least 21-years-old, have a high school diploma, Wisconsin GED, Associate degree or higher or attain a minimum of 60 college-level credits from an accredited college/university within five years of employment. Candidates should also be able to physically perform the duties of a Deputy Sheriff, as well as successfully complete a background check.

Qualified applicants will be invited to take a Deputy Sheriff written exam on either Dec. 13 or Dec. 17.

To learn more about the Deputy Sheriff position, visit their website. If you would like to discuss law enforcement career opportunities with a member of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, contact the Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement Faithe Colas at 414-639-5506, or faithe.colas@milwaukeecountywi.gov.