Deputy Sheriff I-II (DS123)

Dane County, WI•Madison, WI

69d•$38

About The Position

Under direction, to perform a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law, investigate complaints, maintain order, supervise jail residents, aid individuals in danger of physical harm, identify criminal offenders and activity, apprehend offenders, identify law enforcement problems, resolve conflict, facilitate the movement of people and vehicles and provide other police services as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalency and two years of full-time attendance at college or two years of full-time work experience (military service will be considered as work experience).
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Note: Must meet State Law Enforcement Standards Board education requirements within 5 years of date of hire (explained in the following Post Employment Education Standard section).
United States Citizen
Valid Wisconsin driver's license (or eligibility for such license) with good driving record
no criminal convictions
availability for night and weekend assignments and 24 hour on call status.
Excellent physical condition, including weight in proportion to height as guided by accepted medical standards
have binocular vision correctable to 20/20 and normal peripheral vision
must not have any significant eye disease
standard normal hearing
standard muscular strength, joint flexibility and coordination.
History of obedience to laws
must be able to use firearms
education and/or ability in reading, writing, reasoning and arithmetic equivalent to high school graduation
understanding of the basic principles of human relations and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
good character and reputation
must be a credible witness in court
ability to successfully complete recruit training academy satisfactorily (including 40 hours of firearms training)
ability to swim or learn to swim during the probationary period

Nice To Haves

desirable to have experience with people of many types through employment or other activity.

Responsibilities

Processes persons booked into jail; maintains security of residents and monitors their health and welfare; inspects resident housing units; searching and inventorying resident property; hourly security checks at irregular intervals; assist nursing staff administering medication; observes, recognizes and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity; prepares reports on activities; enforces jail rule violations; responds to calls for emergency service within our jail; assist with mental health crisis; respond to medical emergencies; escorts residents to and from attorney visits; check incoming mail for contraband; facilitate meal service; serves as witness in court proceedings; use communication skills to de-escalate a conflict or a potentially violent situation.
Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow; responds to calls for emergency services; takes appropriate action on call for service such as investigation of criminal activity; takes appropriate action on non-criminal calls for service such as family and other disputes; responds to traffic accidents and takes appropriate action and completes reports; operates speed detection, Mobile Data Computer, TracS, and photographic equipment; checks establishments, residences and other property for signs of illegal activity and to detect and apprehend violators of the law; observes and takes appropriate action regarding physical hazards such as abandoned vehicles, injured animals, fire and safety hazards; observes, recognizes, and takes appropriate action on suspicious activity and conditions; uses communication equipment to keep in contact with department and report occurrences; intervenes in public and private disputes to maintain order and protect the public; serves as witness in court proceedings; provides emergency first aid and request further medical aid; assists in community events and other community law enforcement programs.

Benefits

Dane County offers a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro-rated for part-time employees.
The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability.
Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program (for further details visit www.countyofdane.com/emprel).
Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
Dane County also provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Full-time WI Certified Law Enforcement Officers who are hired with Dane County as Deputies will receive an hour for hour match of their sick leave balance up to 1800 hours.
Sick leave balances are cashed out upon retirement and placed in a health savings account which allows retirees to use the money to pay for health insurance and other health related expenses
Starting hourly pay up to $38.27 depending on years of service
Longevity pay on top of your base wage 3-12% starting with 5 years of service.
Educational incentive pay begins immediately with a minimum of 2 years of service with your current agency.
12-22% depending on your degree
Vacation credits start at 80 hrs per year for new hires
With your longevity you could earn up to 240 hrs of vacation per year (max based on 21 years of service)