Deputy Patrol – Lateral Transfer

Jefferson, WI
Jefferson County Sheriff

Salary: $34.96 per hour

Position Summary:

The purpose of positions in this classification is to perform Deputy Sheriff Patrol tasks for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs routine patrol of assigned area. Monitors traffic, issues citations, evaluates hazards and reports hazards to appropriate agency and personnel. Issues written and verbal warnings.
  • Responds to citizen complaints. Evaluates situations and gathers information from participants and witnesses. Detains and/or arrests suspects/participants and transports to appropriate agency.
  • Responds to traffic collisions, rollovers and reported hazards. Gathers information from participants and witnesses at scene regarding incidents. Clears road hazards. Assists emergency medical and rescue personnel at traffic collisions with injured and extrications. Observes activities and evaluates incidents, and initiates appropriate action and investigation.
  • Prepares incident and accident reports. Assists in traffic and criminal investigations. Protects crime scenes.
  • Prepares and testifies in court as summoned. May act as bailiff or provide court security.
  • Logs assigned and self-initiated patrol activities.
  • Maintains knowledge of current police policy and procedures, traffic and criminal ordinances, State and Federal laws. Participates in shift briefings. Participates in on-going professional training.
  • Maintains communication with general public regarding public safety issues.
  • Serves warrants, summons, court orders and other civil process documents to County citizens. May receive bail-bond payments.
  • May act as Shift Sergeant in his/her absence.
  • Transports subjects to and from other jurisdictions.
  • Assists municipal, State and Federal emergency agency personnel within County as needed.
  • Assists with water patrol, motorcycle patrol, major accident team and other specialized Department law enforcement/safety programs.
  • Adheres to and promotes safety as a priority in the workplace.
  • Performs other duties and assists other Sheriff’s Office Divisions as requested, including but not limited to supervising inmates and performing jail-related tasks.
  • Demonstrates dependable attendance.
  • Complies with County HIPAA Policies and Procedures, if applicable.

Requirements:

  • Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
  • Sixty (60) earned credits, must have three (3) continuous years of full-time, active patrol experience with a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agency.
  • Successfully pass the Sheriff’s Office background investigation, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
  • LESB certification.