Sheriff - Deputy

Shawano County • Shawano, WI

15h

About The Position

This law enforcement position has arrest powers and is responsible for enforcing State laws and ordinances to preserve public peace, protect property, prevent crime, and arrest and secure convictions of violators. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports, and performance reviews. The position reports to the Patrol Lieutenant or designee. Duties are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Deputies with specialized training may be required to assist with functions in those areas, as described in an addendum maintained by the Sheriff’s Department.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice.
• Must be certified or certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Employees are responsible for periodically reviewing their individual training records and requesting the training needed to maintain state certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas carefully and become familiar with them.
• Conduct crash investigations.
• Conduct criminal investigations in accordance with department standards and protect crime scenes until relieved.
• Collect, photograph, diagram, preserve, log, store, and package physical evidence for transport to laboratories, consistent with department standards.
• 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 laws and ordinances, including State Statutes and County ordinances.
• Maintain radio and/or telephone contact with the Department and inform Dispatch of location and reason when leaving the squad.
• Transport inmates to and from medical appointments, health care facilities, court appearances, and other destinations as required.
• Serve civil process papers and subpoenas as assigned by a supervisor.
• Enter data and 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid time off (just under five weeks in the first year when working 40 hours per week), nine paid holidays, health insurance with vision coverage and high- or low-deductible plan options, County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on plan selection, prescription drug plan, gym membership discounts, dependent flexible spending account, dental insurance, long- and short-term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, State Pension Plan, and deferred compensation (457) retirement plans.
• Part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 24–29 hours per week: paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, State Pension Plan, gym membership discounts, and Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree