Deputy Sheriff Captain

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Closing Date: March 23rd, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Captain

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Full-time

Pay Range: $45.40 - $68.10

Job Summary: The Captain is a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and is the Commander of an assigned Division within a Bureau. The Captain may work as a Field Deputy or in the CJF performing inspections, audits, compliance & safety duties & other duties as assigned. The Captain is a vital part of the division/bureau management and may provide Night Command after hours. Captain positions help to set & execute the goals and objectives and are responsible for the mission of their assigned area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Division Administration: Serves as the Division Commander of the assigned division, including planning, research, analysis, development, evaluation and the day-to-day operations of the division. Provides assistance to the Inspectors in the management of the bureau. Also, the Captain position may work as a Field Deputy or in the CJF, performing inspections, audits, safety & compliance related duties. The Captain position may be responsible for seeking out, drafting, writing and managing the day-to-day execution of grants as well as the management of ongoing projects, particularly those with external partners.
• Division Management: As a collateral duty, Captains may be assigned additional duties, such as the Night Commander during 2nd & 3rd shift during the week and weekends in addition to their regular work hours or given an agency command assignment with responsibility as the Incident Commander, etc.
• Direction of Division Personnel: Supervise the activities of the personnel assigned to the division. Respond to citizen complaints. Review work of supervisory personnel. Administer work rules and review employee conduct. The Captain will oversee the training needs of the Division.
• Committee Participation: Responsible for participation in internal committees and with external partners based upon assigned division to coordinate activities when necessary.
• Professional Development: Provide professional development planning as part of ongoing succession planning to maintain proficiencies particularly related to activities requiring extensive training and experience, such as OWI enforcement, truck inspections, specialty units, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences:

• High School diploma or GED and at least 60 college credits
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and must be maintained throughout employment
• Law Enforcement Standards Board certification through the State of Wisconsin
• At least Five (5) years' work experience in a sworn Law Enforcement Certified position required
• At least (1) year of supervisory work experience as a Sworn Lieutenant or equivalent rank with a sworn Law Enforcement agency
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Based on agency needs, job duties are subject to change.

This position may receive after-hour calls for notifications and decision making.

This position may require workers to work over 40 hours per week to meet demands of the position.

This position may be required to switch work hours and work on off days to meet demands.

Regular attendance is an essential function of the Captain position.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL AND PROMOTIONAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates must submit a full account of their training and experience during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written, oral or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

PGNR31E Org:4000 PB

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.