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What is the role of a Deputy Sheriff at Sawyer County; WI?

The Deputy Sheriff position at Sawyer County; WI is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Deputy Sheriff job located?

Hayward, Other / Non-US, 54843, Other

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Full-time or part-time position

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Position Title

Deputy Sheriff

Agency Name
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Hayward

Agency State
Wisconsin

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy

Type of Opening
Full-Time

Salary Minimum
$32.10

Salary Maximum
$36.74

Salary Type
Hour

Position Responsibilities
Patrol Deputy Position- Operate a marked patrol car, regulate traffic/issue traffic citations, respond to calls; conduct interviews; make arrests, perform investigations, provide first aid, produce reports in accordance with Department Policies, attend training; testify in court, and other duties as assigned. 12/8-hour rotations, with [5 ON 4 OFF] [5 ON 5 OFF] [4 ON 5 OFF] pattern.
Lateral Transfer Program
Yes

Lateral Transfer Program Details
Beginning January 1, 2026, a lateral entry program shall go into effect. Under this program, Management, at its sole discretion, may consider a new hire's prior work experience as a law enforcement officer when setting the new hi re's starting wage and/or vacation so that the new hi re's starting salary and/or vacation is commensurate with the prior officer's experience, up to a maximum of 5 years for wages and 10 years for vacation. Employees will remain at the level of accruals they are placed until they have served that number of years with Sawyer County and then will accrue as per the accrual chart
No other contractual benefits or privileges are extended to the prior law enforcement service. Lateral entry officers are still subject to the probationary period.

Benefits
Clothing Allowance, Deferred Compensation, Dental, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Longevity Pay, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation

Number of Paid Holidays
8

Other Benefits

Initial Clothing Issue, followed by annual stipend of $500.00.
Take home patrol car (within 25 miles by road of Sawyer County line).
Excellent overtime opportunities, with cross training into Court Security, Jail and Or Dispatch if so desired.

Qualifications

Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform essential functions of this position
Ability to possess a firearm
Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Clear and concise speech
Driver's license
Good physical condition
Good verbal and written communication skills
No domestic abuse convictions
No felony convictions
React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
U.S. citizen
Vision correctable to 20/20

Minimum Age
18

Application Deadline
Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 a.m.

Agency Application
Resume, Agency Application

Link to Application

https://sawyercounty.criterionhcm.com/jobs/513/1/

Application Contact

Name

Lt. Gregory Ripczinski

Title
Patrol Adminstrator

Agency
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office

Address
15880 E 5th Street
P.O. BOX 567
Hayward. 54843

Phone

(715) 634-4858

Email

gripczinski@sawyersheriff.org

Notes

Background Check, Drug Screening, Medical Examination, Oral Interviews, Psychological Examination, Written Exam

Education Requirements
High school diploma, 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Additional Education Information
Cover Letter and Resume required.

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Sawyer County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy

Affirmative Action (AA)
Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Yes

Deputy Sheriff in Hayward at Sawyer County; WI

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