Patrol Deputy

County of Adams•Friendship, WI

About The Position

This union law enforcement position maintains enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to preserve public peace, protect property, prevent crime, and apprehend violators. The role includes arrest powers. Work is performed under prescribed regulations, reviewed by a supervisor, and may require independent judgment, particularly in emergency situations. Duties listed are examples and are not exhaustive. The Patrol Deputy patrols an assigned county area, investigates traffic accidents and other violations, makes arrests, prepares reports, serves legal documents, transports prisoners pursuant to judicial orders, directs traffic, provides security, and maintains contact with department personnel. The position also involves coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, responding to emergencies and tragedies, making time-sensitive decisions affecting life and property, and collaborating with the District Attorney on prosecution cases. Employees may work in adverse conditions and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens at a high level. Candidates must meet specified age, education, citizenship, driver’s license, character, and criminal-history qualifications. They must be certified, certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one year of hire, subject to applicable Wisconsin training requirements. The role requires effective communication, report writing, sound judgment, and the physical ability to perform law enforcement duties, including restraining individuals and lifting at least 150 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be a United States citizen.
Have no unpardoned felony conviction or conviction for an offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin.
Have no conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33), domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075(1)(a), Wis. Stats., or a crime subject to the domestic abuse surcharge under § 973.055(4), Wis. Stats.
Be of good character and free from physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect performance of law enforcement duties.
Be certified or certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one year of hire, subject to applicable Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau requirements.
Follow oral and written directions, make quick decisions, and process information based on limited information.
Assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations.
Communicate effectively and professionally over law enforcement radio channels, including initiating and responding to communications.
Read and comprehend written material, write legibly, and perform addition and subtraction for reports, citations, statutes, and map interpretation.
Interpret and apply federal and state laws and county ordinances.
Exercise independent judgment and act without direct supervision in emergency situations.
Safely use firearms and qualify for department firearms courses throughout employment.
Handle and control prisoners.
Coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform skilled movements using law enforcement equipment.
Operate motor vehicles under stress, computer keyboards, emergency communications equipment, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, and general office equipment.
Handle, load, unload, move, and guide material using simple tools and perform heavy lifting.
Stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run, and stand for prolonged periods.
Lift, push, pull, drag, or carry at least 150 pounds.
Exert sufficient physical force to restrain and subdue individuals.
Recognize and distinguish characteristics such as colors, forms, sounds, tastes, odors, and textures.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area of the county to prevent traffic accidents and deter violations through fair, consistent, and courteous enforcement.
Determine whether violations of law have occurred, identify responsible individuals, and apprehend or arrest violators.
Investigate traffic accidents, record relevant facts, enforce traffic-code violations, assist injured people, protect accident scenes, and restore traffic flow.
Prepare clear and concise reports of daily assignments, arrests, and investigations to support other officers, detectives, the District Attorney’s office, and court proceedings.
Execute legal writs or warrants and safely transport prisoners to or from correctional, mental health, juvenile, and law enforcement facilities according to judicial orders.
Direct traffic, provide security measures, and take necessary actions to maintain safety and order.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with department personnel regarding location, availability, calls, and assignments.
Serve legal documents to county residents.
Report road defects and obstructions and notify appropriate personnel about missing or damaged highway traffic signs.
Use firearms safely and qualify for firearms courses offered throughout employment.
Work with government entities and law enforcement agencies at county, state, and federal levels, and occasionally with out-of-state agencies.
Respond to tragedies and emergencies and make precise, time-sensitive decisions concerning life and property.
Recognize tensions, unpredictable behavior, and other warning signs that could result in injury.
Interpret and apply federal and state laws and county ordinances.
Collaborate with the District Attorney on prosecution cases.
Collect, verify, and compile information to prepare required reports.
Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.