Court Services Deputy

Green Lake County • Green Lake, WI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Jail Administrator, this position provides a wide variety of services to the courts and Government Center on behalf of the Sheriff. Responsibilities include providing security in courtrooms, hallways, meeting rooms, and public areas adjacent to the courts. This is an at-will position, and members serve at the discretion of the Sheriff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 60 post high school credits required.
• Civil or military law enforcement work or any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At the time of hire, requirements include Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Basic Police (LESB) Certification with arrest powers.
• Must qualify annually or as required by LESB Unified Tactical Concepts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20.
• Must obtain CPR and AED certification within one year of hire.
• Must meet all state and county mandated certification requirements for Deputy Sheriff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various officials, agencies, co-workers, and the general public on a daily basis in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to understand, retain and follow written oral instruction in English.
• Thorough knowledge of the operations and requirements of a Sheriff’s Office to ensure efficient and effective operation at all times.
• Ability to react quickly, efficiently and calmly in an emergency situation and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of job functions.
• Working knowledge of County and Sheriff’s Office rules, policies and procedures with the ability and skill to apply them to various situations.
• Ability to complete basic math functions.
• Proficient skill entering information into a computer, ability to use computer software; ability to accurately type 30 wpm.
• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal law.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical situations while maintaining safe standards; knowledge of planning, courtroom supervision, as well as court procedures and directives.
• Ability to meet department standards of physical condition.

Nice To Haves

• May be to carry and answer an assigned cell phone and be subject to call out.
• May carry approved firearms.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the screening of all persons and property entering the north wing of the Government Center of the facility; operates equipment necessary to maintain facility security.
• Responds to incidents throughout the Government Center, securing areas or individuals.
• Transports in-custody subjects to and from the Green Lake County Correctional Facility and to and from other secure facilities for medical treatment and/or court.
• Monitors the safety, security, and welfare of inmates during transports.
• May serve civil process warrants, execute writs, and enforce orders of the court.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all statutes and ordinances as they apply to the facility, court visitors, and assigned employees.
• Provides security in the courtrooms; responsible for ensuring proper decorum in the courtrooms and the establishment of good order and security of employees and the public.
• Coordinates court Bailiff duties in cooperation with the Correctional Facility staff and courts when needed.
• Conducts visual and/or physical inspections of suspicious individuals.
• Acts confidentially, performing assignments with accuracy, patience, tact, integrity, use of good discretion and courtesy; exercises good judgment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree