Patrol Deputy

County of Adams•Friendship, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This union position is to maintain the greatest possible enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances for the preservation of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime and the arrest and conviction of violators. This is a law enforcement position with arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and is reviewed by a supervisor. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Have no unpardoned convictions for a felony, or any offense that could be punished as a felony in Wisconsin.
Have no convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 USC 921(a)(33), convictions of domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075(1)(a), Wis. Stats., or convictions of a crime subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under § 973.055(4), Wis. Stats.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be of good character; and free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.
Ability to follow oral and written directions, make quick decisions, and process information based upon limited information.
Ability to assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Ability to read and comprehend what has been read, and write legibly; adding and subtracting are necessary for preparing reports, citations, statutes, and interpreting maps and is essential to satisfactorily functioning in this role.
Must be certified or certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one (1) year of the date of hire. [Training qualification requirements may be altered, as long as a specific plan exists to comply with the requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau].
Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of city, village, town, county and state roads.
Ability to use firearms safely and MUST qualify for firearms courses offered throughout the year while continuing employment with the department.
Ability to work under stress or pressure.
Ability to handle and control prisoners.
Work with all government entities throughout Adams County, State of Wisconsin and the United States of America including the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshal Service, U.S. Postal Service, ATF, Homeland Security, Immigration and Custom Enforcement, State of Wisconsin Departments such as Crime Laboratories, Division of Criminal Investigations, State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources and all county and municipal law enforcement agencies. He or she may have to occasionally work with out of State law enforcement agencies.
Sensitive to group or individual tensions, unpredictable behavior and general signs of trouble that could result in injury.
Exercise sound judgment in making instantaneous decisions which cannot be reviewed prior to implementation and which may subject the decision-maker to legal liabilities, including personal sanctions.
May work in adverse conditions.
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws and county ordinances.

Responsibilities

Work out of a patrol car in an assigned area of the county to prevent traffic accidents and deter violators by fair, consistent and courteous traffic law enforcement.
Determine if violations of law have occurred, who is responsible and apprehend or arrest the specific violator.
Make a thorough investigation of accidents and correctly record facts, enforce identified violations of the traffic code, assist the injured, protect the accident scene and restore normal flow of traffic as soon as possible.
Record a clear and concise report of daily assignments, arrests and investigations. Completed reports should enable other officers or detectives to work from them and enable the District Attorney's office to determine proper charges and testify in court proceedings if deemed necessary.
Act pursuant to legal writ or warrant and safely transfer prisoners to or from the state prison system, mental health or juvenile facilities, and other law enforcement agencies according to the specific judicial order.
Direct traffic, provide security measures, and determine whatever is necessary safety and order.
Maintain radio or telephone contact with department personnel indicating their location and availability for calls and assignments.
Serve legal documents to residents of the county.
Report road defects, obstructions and notify proper personnel of missing or damaged highway traffic signs.
Respond to tragedies and/or emergency situations.
Make precise lifesaving decisions in matters related to life and property.
Collaborate with the District Attorney on prosecution cases.
Collect, verify and compile information in order to prepare required reports.
Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required.