Menominee County Seeks Full-Time Patrol Deputy; Apply by Feb. 2

Menominee County and the Town of Menominee have posted a vacancy for a Full-Time Patrol Deputy in the sheriff’s department, with the job listed on Jan. 26, 2026 and applications due Feb. 2, 2026. The position carries an hourly salary that begins at $26.04 and is reported in the posting as ranging up to $30.05 per hour, and includes a lateral-entry option for experienced officers.

The county’s position description identifies the role under the sheriff’s office as "Full-Time Patrol Deputy," while the county career page refers to applicants for a "Menominee County Road Patrol Officer" and directs candidates to the county’s career opportunities section for application. The advertised duties include general law-enforcement work; a third-party job board excerpt lists, in part, "Performs general law enforcement duties: detection and suppression of crime;" which signals routine patrol, response and enforcement responsibilities typical of road patrol assignments.

Compensation and hiring incentives include a lateral entry program that "– up to five years of full-time service may be credited with Sheriff's approval." The county’s posting shows a salary minimum of $26.04 per hour. Prospective applicants should note the minimum requirements reflected in available recruitment listings: "U.S. Citizen, minimum age 21, Driver license; Good driving record; Good physical condition; Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board." These items indicate baseline legal and physical eligibility for hire and certification processes tied to state standards.

For local residents, the opening matters because patrol staffing affects response times, coverage of rural roads and community policing presence across Menominee County. Filling vacancies in the sheriff’s department often determines how quickly deputies can reach crashes, disturbances and medical emergencies on routes between Marinette and the county’s smaller townships. The lateral-entry provision may attract experienced officers from other departments, potentially shortening training time and helping stabilize patrol shifts.

Interested candidates should submit applications via the Menominee County career opportunities page before the Feb. 2, 2026 deadline; the county posting is the authoritative application source and contains the full position description, required application materials and any additional qualifications or benefits information. Candidates should verify whether the posting lists the $30.05 hourly figure as a top-of-scale rate and confirm whether specific benefits, shift details or residency requirements apply.

This hiring round will shape frontline law enforcement capacity in Menominee County in the months ahead. Residents tracking public safety staffing or considering a career in local policing should review the full county posting and submit materials by the Feb. 2 deadline to be considered.