Sheriff - Deputy

Shawano County•Shawano, WI

About The Position

This law enforcement position is responsible for enforcing state laws and ordinances to preserve public peace, protect property, prevent crime, and arrest and support the conviction of violators. The position carries arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports, and performance reviews. The Deputy reports to the Patrol Lieutenant or designee.

Requirements

Associate degree in Criminal Justice.
Certified or certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wisconsin and able to maintain certification throughout employment.
Maintain CPR certification.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
Review individual training records periodically and request the training needed to maintain state certification.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas carefully and become familiar with them.
Investigate crashes and conduct criminal investigations in accordance with department standards; protect crime scenes until relieved.
Collect, photograph, diagram, preserve, log, and store physical evidence, and package evidence for transport to laboratories.
Conduct interviews and interrogations in accordance with federal and state law and department policy.
Prepare detailed and concise reports to support successful prosecution of criminal cases.
Enforce state laws and county ordinances.
Maintain radio and/or telephone contact with the Department and notify Dispatch of location and reason when leaving the squad.
Transport inmates to and from medical appointments, health care facilities, court appearances, and other destinations.
Serve civil process papers and subpoenas as assigned by a supervisor.
Enter required information into the computer system and/or complaints as needed.
Prepare and maintain records and reports for assigned cases and accident reports, and maintain a daily activity report.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned; specialized duties may apply to Deputies with relevant training.