Deputy Sheriff I-II (DS127)

Dane County • Madison, WI

19h • Onsite

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. Dane County strives to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

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.
• Must meet State Law Enforcement Standards Board education requirements within 5 years of date of hire.
• 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.
• If not achieved prior to employment, all Deputy Sheriffs must attain within five years of their employment either of the following: A two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state OR Sixty fully accredited college level credits (the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board may waive up to thirty credits for equivalent experience, training or other qualifications).
• Successful completion of the academy may result in up to 16 credits toward this requirement.
• Failure to meet the above requirement will result in termination of employment.
• Pre-Employment Standard: In order to gain entrance into the 720-hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy, you will need to successfully complete the state-required physical readiness test, passing the following entrance standards: 1.5 mile run in 20:20 or less, 300 meter run in 82 seconds or less, 18 push-ups, 24 sit-ups, Vertical jump of 11.5 inches minimum, Agility run in 23.4 seconds or less.
• 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

• Fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro-rated for part-time employees
• Contributions towards POS health insurance premiums
• Short/long term disability
• Long term care
• Vision coverage
• Flex spending account
• Deferred compensation programs
• Wellness program
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED