Job Description
Salary: $34.23 - $36.32 Hourly
Location : Whitehall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200252
Department: Sheriff Administration
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Purpose of Position The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for the position of Patrol Deputy - Certified, to fill current vacancies and establish a candidate pool list for future vacancies. The purpose of position in this classification is to protect County citizens and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, provide law enforcement service and enforce state, federal and county laws and ordinances. The work is performed during an assigned shift and under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant.
Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Performs preventive patrol in assigned area.
Continually observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, known offenders, neighborhood routines and potential problem areas.
Handles complaints made by the public.
Provides assistance to motorists and the general public.
Observes for, detects and investigates violations of laws and ordinances and documents those actions for future use.
Conducts interviews and interrogation of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders.
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence. Searches persons, vehicles, places and buildings.
Identifies and arrests offenders.
Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents. Civil Process service
Assists prosecutors in the preparation of cases for trial. Maintains ability to provide effective credible testimony in courts of law.
Investigates traffic crashes, including protecting the scene, aiding the injured, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, and preparing reports and diagrams. Controls, regulates and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Investigates reports of lost and found property and missing and found persons.
Assists other law enforcement agencies.
Responds to alarms. Checks buildings for security.
Transports prisoners and detainees. Transports prisoners and detainees to and from court appearances, other jails, institutions, medical care facilities, AA meetings and other appointments approved by the Sheriff or Sheriff's designee.
Attends and participates in training as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of police patrol and general investigation procedures, policies and methods; incident documentation requirements; rules of evidence; individual restraint and control methods; traffic safety principles; local geography; applicable statutes and ordinances.
Understands and abides by department policies, procedures and Trempealeau County employee rules as outlined in the Trempealeau County Employee Handbook.
Prepares accurate and complete reports on any and all activities in which engaged.
Court services related duties (Bailiff, Building/Court Security, Transport, etc.) as assigned by the Sheriff or Sheriff's designee.
Bailiff duties include but are not limited to; providing courtroom security and maintaining order in the courtroom during trials. Enforcing courtroom rules of behavior and preventing public from entering courtroom unauthorized.
Attends Court Security / Facility meetings.
Calls witnesses and escorts them to and from the courtroom as needed by the court.
Escorts detainees to and from the courtroom and jail as needed by the court.
Enforces applicable laws. Arrests and takes persons to jail. Receives and supervises jail prisoners.
Provides assistance to the public in emergency situations. Performs crowd control tasks. Directs individuals and urges calm in difficult situations.
Responds to emergency/panic alarms. Conducts routine checks of emergency/panic alarms. Conducts security checks in courtrooms, courthouse offices, halls, entrances and on individuals.
Assists with teen court and alternative juvenile programs and any other court related programs as directed by the Sheriff or Sheriff's designee.
Participates in bailiff/security officer training and development. Maintains knowledge of law enforcement practices; court security policies and procedures; courtroom procedures and decorum standards.
Maintains the safety and security of the Trempealeau County Government Center/Courthouse, enforcing policies, rules and regulations.
Screens individuals and their property entering the Trempealeau County Government Center/Courthouse.
Monitors the cameras and security devices throughout the building ensuring that all electronic panels, surveillance equipment, locking devices, and alarms are in proper working condition.
Serves civil process documents to named parties such as summons and complaints, subpoenas, divorce documents, temporary restraining orders, injunctions, writs of restitution, wage attachments, executions against property and other documents.
Locates individuals. Researches police records, directories and other documents; interviews attorneys, law enforcement; postal employees, employers and others to locate individuals.
Special Assignments (MEG Investigator, DARE Officer, Evidence Custodian, Transports, Bailiff, Building/Courthouse Security, Electronic Monitoring etc.) as assigned by the Sheriff.
Performs all related duties of a MEG (drug) Investigator, which include but are not limited to: Conducts surveillance; Develops informants; Serves arrest warrants and search warrants; Locates and arrests suspects; Gathers and processes crime scenes and other evidence; Completes / composes various reports and forms for each investigation; Prepares cases for trial and provides court room testimony as summoned; Maintains knowledge of criminal investigation methods; law enforcement principles and practices; rules of evidence; and local criminal patterns and activity.
Maintains evidence held by the County for court proceedings. Maintains evidence custody records and enters evidence information to computer records. Releases evidence according to policies and procedures.
Types reports, forms, correspondence and other materials. Faxes messages and photocopies printed materials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, and to oversee their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, to determine consequences and identify and select alternatives.
Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as police reports, criminal histories, driving records, probation/parole reports, legal documents, financial statements, insurance reports/records, victim/witness statements, arrest reports, warrants, suspect statements, photographs, teletype messages, activity logs, intelligence reports, technical operating manuals, evidence manuals, maps, computer software operating manuals, rules of evidence, state statutes, ordinances, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with crime victims/witnesses, suspects, informants, department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, medical care providers, attorneys, Judges, crime victims/witnesses, suspects, jail inmates, probation and parole personnel, social service personnel, and the general public.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as directing and controlling.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in emergency and critical situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements Two (2) year Associate's Degree or a minimum of sixty (60) college credits. Exception for applicants needing the Law Enforcement Academy, must have a minimum of (40) college credits and successfully apply for a waiver of Education Requirements (up to 20 credits) from the WI Training & Standards (LESB) post academy graduation. Applicants needing sponsorship to the WI Law Enforcement Academy will require a signed employment agreement upon hire. Wisconsin certified or certifiable at the time of hire preferred, which is completion of a law enforcement academy in Wisconsin within the past 3 years or have law enforcement experience in another qualifying state and have passed the WI reciprocity exam. Valid driver's license. No felony convictions nor domestic abuse convictions.
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY
Trempealeau county Full-time sheriff's deputy (wppa)
WPPA Benefit Package for 2025. A complete packet of benefits information will be provided to the candidate selected for the position. This illustration summarizes the benefits presently offered by Trempealeau County and is not a guarantee of benefits.
Benefit Type What you receive Eligible Who Pays MedicalCounty participates in the State of Wisconsin offered Health Plan.
$500 individual / $1000 family deductible.
Routine/Preventative services- plan pays 100%. Emergency Room copay - $60 per visit. Annual Wellness Incentive - $150 gift card for employee & spouse when annual physical or wellness screen is complete.First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88%. Employee Contribution for lowest cost plan available within the County is:
Single Plan: $107.98/per month
Family Plan: $264.89/per month
Premiums vary by plan. Other plan networks available.
Flex
Spending Account
(FSA)$500 -Single Health Plan
$1000-Family Health Plan
County contributes either $500/$1000 for each employee enrolling in the county sponsored medical plan.First of the month following 30 days of employmentOption to contribute up to an additional $3,300 for medical and $5,000 for dependent care per year. Expenses must be incurred 1/1/25 - 3/15/26 and submitted for reimbursement by 5/31/26.
PensionWisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Pension plan provides a lifetime retirement payment once vested (after 5 years) and have reached minimum retirement age (age 50 for protective employees). Pre-taxed. Date of Hire
(may not be eligible for part-time positions)Protective Employees
Employee Contribution: 6.95%
County Contribution: 14.95%
Dental
Delta Dental WI Plan: Uniform Dental Benefit (UDB)/Preventative offers basic coverage for routine cleanings, x-rays, fillings (100% no deductible), orthodontics (50% for those age 19 and under with $1500 individual max). Supplemental plans (Select or Select Plus) offer coverage for crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral surgery, surgical extractions and additional orthodontics (regardless of age). Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88% of Uniform preventative dental when enrolled in group health insurance.
Uniform Preventative Dental stand-alone cost (no enrollment in group health insurance:
Single: $32.72/ month
Family: $81.80 / month
Supplemental plans are also available for individual, individual plus children, individual plus spouse and family coverage at an additional cost- employee pays 100%.
VisionDelta Vision: Eye exams ($15 copay in-network), $150 for frames/Lens, $150 for contact lenses and discount on Laser Vision Correction. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee: $5.72 / month
Individual + Spouse: $11.42 / month
Individual + Children: $12.88 / month
Family: $20.58 / month
Short-Term DisabilityProvides a financial benefit available up to 60% of your salary during time off work due to illness/injury up to 25 weeks. Benefit begins after 7 day waiting period. If hospitalized or under general anesthesia, benefit begins upon 1st day.First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and hourly rate of pay.
Term Life InsuranceLife insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and children. Plan gives you the availability to choose how much life insurance you want and need. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employment
Employee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Whole Life InsuranceGuaranteed rates for the life of the policy and guaranteed death benefit to be paid to your beneficiaries. As the policy builds cash value, you can achieve your financial goals or borrow against it should you need to. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Group AccidentLump sum benefit for off the job accidental injuries, pays in addition to other insurances, Low and High plan options available. Wellness benefit up to $150 (low) $400 (high) per year for covered individual. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $12.26 / month
Employee High: $18.52 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group CancerCancer Insurance to help you manage expenses of treatment (including experimental), pays in addition to other insurances. Plan covers cancer and up to 29 specified diseases. Wellness benefit of $100 per year for covered individual. Low, Medium and High plan options available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $16.94 / month
Employee Medium: $24.36 / month
Employee High: $36.14 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group Critical IllnessLump sum benefit for critical illness such as heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant, end stage renal failure. Pays in addition to other insurances Benefit amounts $2500 - $20,000 depending on illness. Supplemental benefits also available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age, tobacco use and coverage level electing.
Rates per Employee, Employee plus children, Employee plus spouse and
Family.
Deferred CompensationAvailable plans: WI Deferred Comp (WDC) and Nationwide (NACO). Allows you to invest today for retirement. Federal/State taxes are deferred until your assets are withdrawn.AnytimeEmployee pays 100%
Available through payroll deduction (flat rate or percentage).
VacationAccrues per pay period per year as follows.
First year of service: 12 days
1-4 years of service: 15 days
5-9 years of service: 18 days
10-15 years of service: 20 days
16-20 years of service: 24 days
21-25 years of service: 26 days
26-29 years of service: 28 days
30+ years of service: 30 daysAccrual begins Date of Hire - must be here 6 months to begin utilizing accrued time. Accruals are based on a 12 Hour Day. Payout Upon Separation
100% following 1 year probation period.
Payout upon separation based on 8 hour day.
Sick LeaveAccrues per pay period up to 1 day per month. Max 120 days. Accrual begins Date of Hire-
May use available sick leave once accrued
Payout Upon Retirement:
100% max 480 hours
Payout upon Resignation:
$50 per day; max 240 hours
Payout upon separation based on 8 hour day.
HolidaysNew Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Personal Holiday (personal holiday is pro-rated 1st/last year of employment).Option of taking Holidays and time off with pay or receiving cash payment.Payout Upon Separation
Exception for banked holidays earned (refer collective bargaining agreement for details).
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* Application Submission Instructions*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit application if incomplete. Application materials cannot be changed once submitted. *Important* Application materials to include attaching completed Law Enforcement Application DJ-LE-330 and answering the questions on the bottom of page 3. section 6 of the application.A. Why have you chosen to apply for this position?B. Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience. Be sure to include information regarding volunteer work with civic, school, or professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates.C. Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, genders, cultures, ages, socio-economic groups, and educational levels?Before submitting your application materials, if you have not completed these steps, please go to or search DJ-LE-330 to find required application materials. For questions completing the application process please call, Human Resources (715)538-2311 extension 213
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