I applied online. I interviewed at Milwaukee County Sheriff (Milwaukee, WI)
Interview
Within 3-4 days of applying online, received a phone call from a jail employee to setup a face-to-face interview at the Milwaukee County Jail - Downtown. The interview was one-on-one and lasted approximately 8-10 minutes. Very basic questions (5 or 6) were asked. Several days later, an Investigator with the Sheriff's department contacted me to schedule a background investigation interview. I had to take fingerprints, get my photo taken and provide my id, transcripts, other misc requested documents. I was given forms to have previous employers complete and return to the investigator. Approximately 2 months later, I received a call from a county HR representative asking if I was still interested in the position. I accepted and had to go online to officially accept the offer. The next day I received information on scheduling my physical and drug test along with a letter from the Captain of the training academy with a training start date/instructions. I attended the Sheriff's Training Academy for 6 weeks and another couple of weeks on the job training. Training is not easy. No class has ever graduated with everyone, most lose 6-10 people. A lot of tests, scenarios to pass and structure like military boot camp. You stand at attention, salute, physical punishment (push-ups, flutter kicks ,etc) and have to wear a training uniform (supplied) throughout the duration.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What would you do if you were attacked by an inmate?
I applied online. I interviewed at Milwaukee County Sheriff (Milwaukee, WI) in Oct 2012
Interview
INTRICATE and very involved but easy interview the staff were accommodating and I am very lucky they were! No probing just point of service questions and experience. They went over in detail the expectations of the job so there it was very clear to me what they were looking for!