Employment/Hiring Process

Join the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office uses specific hiring procedures based on the position applied for. Please read the steps carefully and follow all directions for your desired role.

🔹 All applicants must successfully pass each phase to move forward in the hiring process. Written invitations will be sent to applicants selected for each successive step.

🎥 Interested in what it’s like to serve?
👉 View the WCSO Recruitment Video

🔗 How to Apply

• All open positions are listed on the Winnebago County Employment Opportunities page.
• You must submit a Winnebago County Application for Employment through the Winnebago County Human Resources Department to be considered.

📄 Required at Physical Agility Screening:

• Waiver of Liability

📄 Required at Personal Interview (bring in person):

• Authorization for Release of Personal Information
• Waiver Authorizing Disclosure of Information and Releasing Liability
• Personal History Form + supporting documents

🚔 Patrol Deputy Hiring Process

Note: Physical agility testing is required only for non-certified patrol applicants.

Hiring Steps:

1. Application Submission
2. Preliminary Interview Panel
3. Personality Screening
4. Physical Agility Screening (requirements below)
   • Vertical Jump: 11.5 inches
   • Push-ups: 18 continuous
   • Sit-ups: 24 in one minute
   • 1.5 Mile Run: 20:20 minutes
5. Background Investigation
6. Psychological Exam
7. Medical & Drug Screening

🛡 Corrections Deputy Hiring Process

1. Application Submission
2. Preliminary Interview Panel
3. Personality Screening
4. Background Investigation
5. Psychological Exam
6. Medical & Drug Screening

📞 Dispatcher / Civil Support Hiring Process

1. Application through Winnebago County HR
2. Typing Test (minimum 35 WPM)
3. Written Exam (Dispatchers only)
4. Interview Panel & Personality Screening
5. Background Investigation
6. Medical & Drug Screening

👮 Reserve Deputy Hiring Process

1. Application through Winnebago County HR
2. Interview Panel & Personality Screening
3. Background Check
4. Psychological Exam
5. Medical & Drug Screening

📞 Questions?

Contact:
Lieutenant of Professional Standards
📞 (920) 236-7341

We look forward to your interest in joining our team and serving the community of Winnebago County!