Serve with Purpose. Build Your Future. Join the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office.
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Deputy Sheriffs—and we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to make a real difference. Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
As a Deputy Sheriff, you’ll do more than enforce laws—you’ll protect your community, build trust, and respond when people need help most. From proactive patrols that keep neighborhoods safe to critical response situations, every day brings new challenges and meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do:
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Enforce Wisconsin state laws and Manitowoc County ordinances
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Patrol communities to prevent crime and ensure public safety
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Respond to emergencies and community needs
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Build strong relationships with the public
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Operate law enforcement vehicles in both proactive and reactive situations
Specialized Assignments Available:
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Snowmobile Patrol
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Boat Patrol
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Dive Team
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K9 Unit
Advanced Teams:
Why Join Us?
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A supportive, team-oriented environment
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Opportunities for growth and specialization
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A career where your work truly matters
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Certification is required.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness
Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Coverage
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Accident Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Financial Security & Retirement
Plan confidently for your future with:
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Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
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Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
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Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
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Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:
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Paid Holidays
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Vacation Time
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Sick Leave
Additional Employee Benefits
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Student Loan Forgiveness Program - working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Job_Seekers/StudentLoanForgiveness.aspx
- Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683-4063.
NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.
