Madison, WI – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment as sheriff in Langlade County.

The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sheriff William Greening. The new sheriff will begin serving immediately and will complete a term ending January 7, 2019.

An applicant is not required to reside in Langlade County at the time the appointment becomes effective.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit the following:

Online Application: found on Governor Walker’s website: www.walker.wi.gov.

(On the right side, hover over “Contact” “Apply to Serve” and then click on the “Boards and Commissions tab).

If online application is not functioning, please send a cover letter and resume to the this  email address: govappointments@wisconsin.gov

Applicants should outline in their cover letters what professional and academic experiences qualify them to be sheriff and describe their civic activities and community involvement. Application materials must be received no later than January 25, 2017. Potential applicants with questions about the appointments process may contact Dan Sievert by calling (608) 266-1212.