Deputy Sheriff - MCSO

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

19h•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Requirements

United States Citizenship at time of appointment
Must be 20 years old at time of application.
Non – LESB Certified Applicants must be 21 years old by graduation date of the Academy.
Lateral applicants must be 21 years old at time of contingent job offer.
High School Diploma or equivalency
Valid Driver’s License at time of application and maintained throughout employment. (Must obtain Valid WI Driver’s License within 60 days after establishing residency). Driver’s License must be recognized by the WI DOT as authorizing operation of a Motor Vehicle in WI.
Possession of an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university OR must attain a minimum of sixty (60) college level credits from an accredited college/university within five (5) years of initial law enforcement employment
Physically able to perform the duties of a Deputy Sheriff
Successful completion of the Office of the Sheriff Background Investigation
Incumbent must establish residency in Wisconsin within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency throughout their incumbency.
Candidates must successfully complete the Deputy Sheriff Training Program.
Individuals offered employment must pass a pre-employment drug test, medical examination and physical agility test as a condition of employment.
All applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical aspects of the Deputy Sheriff position by successfully completing a physical assessment consistent with the State of Wisconsin LESB standards prior to admission into the Sheriff’s training academy and at the time of exit from the Sheriff’s training academy.

Nice To Haves

Non – LESB Certified Applicants must be 21 years old by graduation date of the Academy.
Lateral applicants must be 21 years old at time of contingent job offer.

Responsibilities

Patrol County roads, parks, and facilities by car or on foot: To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned area including traffic, parking, crowd control, answering calls fo service, and investigating crimes; to make arrests as necessary.
Work in the County Court System as a bailiff: To preserve peace and order in the courtroom at all times. Manage all required court documents for jail records updates.
Keep records, prepare reports, testify in court: To prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and incidents observed.
Custody of County Charges and prisoners: To maintain custody of prisoners during examinations, hearings, hospital intensive security directed missions, trials or during conveyance to other State or County institutions.
Attend required training: To participate in in-service training as required by the LESB and other developmental training as required by the Service area.
Make arrests as necessary: To interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; to testify and present evidence in court; to apply force, up to and including deadly force. To effect arrests and maintain order.
Serve warrants, subpoenas, and civil documents
Participate in specialized units
Provide emergency medical care: To provide medical care as required as a Law Enforcement First Responder.
Safety and security of occupants: Facilitate booking, identification, release, classification, and monitoring of occupants at Milwaukee County Jail. Perform this process properly, maintain a safe and secure facility. Assist courts, attorneys, & prisons. Ensure occupants rights from the time of booking until release and to ensure safety and security of the occupants, the staff, and the community.