Deputy Sheriff

Racine, County of•Wi 53403, WI

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff is an entry-level sworn law enforcement position in the Racine County Sheriff's Office. The role performs duties established by the State Constitution, state laws, county ordinances, and department policies. Assignments may include patrol, water patrol, and court or conveyance work, as well as participation in special units. Deputies respond to requests for assistance, investigate criminal activity and civil complaints, take people into custody, care for prisoners, enforce laws, prepare documentation, testify in court, and operate vehicles and equipment. Overtime may be required during emergencies as determined by the Sheriff. Patrol assignments include law enforcement services throughout Racine County, traffic enforcement and accident investigation, responding to calls, serving warrants and civil process, transporting prisoners, providing emergency first aid, and conducting patrols intended to deter crime. Water Patrol assignments provide law enforcement and search-and-rescue services in Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan, and other county waterways, maintain boats and equipment, and support public boating safety. Court and Conveyance assignments provide court security and safely transport and supervise people in custody, while preparing and reviewing related reports and administrative documentation. The position requires the ability to meet demanding physical, sensory, and operational requirements, including restraining and pursuing individuals, carrying or moving people and equipment, and working in hazardous conditions. Deputies must obtain applicable law-enforcement, CPR, emergency vehicle operation, and breathing-apparatus qualifications and maintain required recertifications.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen and at least 21 years old.
Have an associate's degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or an accredited equivalent from another state, or at least 60 fully accredited college-level credits.
Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence and be eligible for a Wisconsin Class D operator's license at application; have and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class D driver's license at appointment and during employment.
Have no felony conviction unless reversed or fully pardoned, and no misdemeanor or other conviction whose circumstances substantially relate to the position.
Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
Participate in an oral panel interview and successfully pass medical testing, physical readiness testing if not certified, a background investigation, and a psychological examination approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Be able to obtain Wisconsin State Law Enforcement Standards Board training certification, including 720 hours of training, and complete annual 24-hour recertification.
Be able to obtain CPR certification and recertify every other year.
Be able to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operation Concepts certification and recertify every other year.
Be able to obtain proficiency in using a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Safely operate a motor vehicle, including in emergency situations.
Work accurately, calmly, and promptly during crises or emergencies.
Understand and carry out complex oral and written directions and read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, legal directives, bulletins, instructions, reports, and manuals.
Operate computer terminals, radio equipment, speed-detection equipment, and evidence-gathering equipment.
Meet the described physical and sensory requirements, including corrected binocular vision of 20/20 and specified hearing standards.
For Water Patrol Deputy assignments, swim 100 yards or stay afloat for 15 minutes.

Responsibilities

Perform sworn law enforcement duties in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and department policies.
Respond to requests for assistance and investigate criminal activity and civil complaints.
Take individuals into custody, provide services to them, and guard and care for prisoners.
Restrain aggressive people, engage in physical altercations, and use appropriate arrest and control tactics.
Observe for improper activities and enforce traffic laws, state statutes, and county ordinances.
Prepare reports, citations, diagrams, and other required documentation, and testify in court.
Operate vehicles and other equipment, including weapons, during work.
Work overtime during situations deemed emergencies by the Sheriff.
Provide patrol services throughout Racine County, enforce motor vehicle traffic laws, investigate accidents, and respond to assigned calls.
Locate and serve warrants and commitments, serve related civil process, and prepare supporting documentation.
Transport prisoners and provide emergency first aid at accident scenes and other incidents.
Conduct patrols intended to deter criminal activity and perform special assignments or public programs as directed.
Provide law enforcement services in Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan, and other Racine County waterways.
Conduct water-based search-and-rescue operations and maintain and clean boats and related equipment.
Provide public relations support and assist the public with boating safety and boat operations.
Provide security for court operations and safely transport and maintain control of people in court or Sheriff's Office custody.
Prepare and review reports and documentation concerning arrests, citations, dispositions, and related administrative activities.
Participate in special units such as Strategic Patrol, Warrants, K9, Courthouse Security, Domestic Violence, Evidence, Training, SWAT, Dive, and Crisis Negotiations.