Under the general direction of the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Professional Standard Captain and Field Service Lieutenant. The Patrol Shift Sergeant is the direct supervisor. This position is responsible for enforcing all state, county, and federal laws and regulations; investigates criminal activities; assists citizens; and investigates accidents; makes arrests; does criminal & process serving; completes routine public relations activities. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. This position is expected to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Applications are currently being accepted to create an eligibility list for future full and/or part time vacancies.
Lateral transfer program incentive included.
Employee Residency Requirement: 15 miles from county line within 1 year of hire date.
Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Required Training and Experience
- 18 years of age or older.
- Associate Degree (or at least 60 Associate Level college credits) or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Valid Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification or certifiable within 12 months of employment or Criminal Justice students enrolled in an accredited criminal justice embedded program who are within 6 months of graduation.
- Successful completion of the Deputy Sheriff-Patrol Field Training Officer (FTO) training and evaluation program.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures which impact duties on patrol.
- Knowledge of personal self-defense.
- Ability to use tact and discretion to optimize safety and control.
- Ability to react quickly, both mentally and physically, to any situation.
- Knowledge and ability to use a computer and current software programs.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports.
- Ability to operate: equipped cruiser: radio, radar, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, computer, first aid equipment, copy machine, fax machine, camera, PBT, Taser, and other related equipment to the patrol position.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county officials, and general public.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate, both verbally and in writing.