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A Career With Purpose
A job with the Dodge County Sheriff's office is more than just work, it's service to your community. Whether you're interested in law enforcement, corrections or a support role, there's a place for you here.
About the Sheriff's Office
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has a rich history. Older than the State of Wisconsin itself, the Sheriff's Office is the foundation of enforcement in Dodge County.
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News & Events
![Serious Burn Injury Incident]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758730958/cododgewigov/w3chpalupdyxiyloafvq/DOSOPublicInformationSquadLights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758730958/cododgewigov/w3chpalupdyxiyloafvq/DOSOPublicInformationSquadLights.png","width":400}])
Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, a 911 caller reported there had been a fire, and a 16-year-old male had serious burn injuries as a result.
![Crash with Injury in the Township of Emmet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758730772/cododgewigov/ump54ldkjgexxcn3xos0/DOSOPublicInformationCrash2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758730772/cododgewigov/ump54ldkjgexxcn3xos0/DOSOPublicInformationCrash2.png","width":400}])
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 1:21 p.m., the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 south of Second Street Road, in the township of Emmet, county of Dodge, Wisconsin.
Services
Beyond patrolling and calls for service, the Dodge County Sheriff's office provides a number of services for residents that support public safety.
![DOSO K9s]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755191066/cododgewigov/voumwkffsa58svdxlgxp/K9Program.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755191066/cododgewigov/voumwkffsa58svdxlgxp/K9Program.png","width":375}])
Meet the Dodge County Sheriff's Office K9s, a program partially funded by you, the community.
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Help us understand your family member's special needs to better serve them and you in a crisis.
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Planning on visiting an inmate? Here's everything you need to know.
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Request a record from the Sheriff's Office. Most crash reports are available online.
![Sheriff Sales]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755189498/cododgewigov/xjl2vm7hh7vbxzwcpuw5/SheriffSales.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755189498/cododgewigov/xjl2vm7hh7vbxzwcpuw5/SheriffSales.png","width":375}])
Review upcoming Sheriff Sales and complete pre-bidding paperwork.
![Drug Drop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755190135/cododgewigov/bciyuovob2ck8yonqfgx/DrugDrop.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755190135/cododgewigov/bciyuovob2ck8yonqfgx/DrugDrop.png","width":375}])
Keep unused pills out of our waterways and landfills and safe from those that might abuse them.
By The Numbers
90,021
Calls for Service
In 2024 more than 95% of our 911 Communications center calls were answered in under 10 seconds.
4,454
Individuals Booked
Nearly 5,000 individuals were booked into the Dodge County Jail in 2024, a 14% increase over the year prior.
22
Cadets Hired
Nearly two-dozen public safety cadets have been hired into law enforcement jobs since the programs creation
2,233
Pieces of Evidence
More than 2,000 pieces of evidence was received and logged by the evidence clerk in 2024.
120
2024 Most Wanted
There are a variety of different warrants including warrants for failure to appear in court, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and others.
121
Property Crimes
A total of 121 property crimes occurred in 2024 in Dodge County, a reduction of 13% compared to 2023