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Dane County Lateral Hiring Incentive Program

Deputy

Are You a Certified Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer?

Dane County offers a very competitive hiring package for Wisconsin pre-certified law enforcement officers. If you are ready for a change, while enjoying increased pay and great benefits, it's time to give the Dane County Sheriff's Office a closer look. If you are already a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, we recognize that your years of service are valuable. We offer a very generous hiring package for Certified Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers. Not only will you start at a higher rate of pay, but you will enjoy longevity and educational incentive on top of that hourly rate. 

Being a Dane County Sheriff's Deputy will challenge you while giving you opportunities to do more. The variety of assignments available at the Sheriff's Office means you will be constantly learning and growing. 

Lateral Program
  • Recognizes up to 15 years of service
  • Sick leave will transfer up to 2145 hours (no double dipping)
  • Immediate educational incentive 
  • Pay by years of service with Bachelor's Degree
      • 2 years $42.72 per hour
      • 4 years $44.05 per hour
      • 5 years $46.23 per hour
      • 6 years $47.66 per hour
      • 7-9 years $48.98 per hour
      • 10-13 years $50.20 per hour
      • 14-15 years $53.34 per hour
      • 15 years with Master's Degree $55.02 per hour
  • Vacation Time
      • 1-5 years 15 days
      • 6-10 years 20 days
      • 11-14 years 22 days
      • 15+ years 28 days