Water/Lake Patrol

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief of the Water Safety patrol or any directly assigned superior or any other superior Water Safety Patrol Officer of the Lake District; to perform Water Safety Patrol tasks, and to perform any assignment directed to him/her. Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned and are to be performed. · Enforce Chapter 30, Wis. Stats., and BLPRD Ordinances. · Perform Water Safety Patrol duties, protecting persons and property. · Investigate all complaints assigned to the Officer and all incidents that come to the Officer’s attention while on patrol. · Investigate accidents, including taking photographs, collecting, and preserving evidence, providing emergency first aid whenever necessary. · Keep records and write/dictate complete, accurate and concise reports. · Attend court on behalf of BLPRD, whenever necessary as witness or otherwise. · Attend schools and in-service as directed, successfully attaining passing grades. · Operate/drive a boat, as required. · Work a minimum of 60 hours per year on water safety patrol duties on Balsam Lake, not including boater safety course instructor duties. This position entails weekday and weekend/Holiday scheduling availability. · Comply with the Policies and Special Orders of the BLPRD · Successfully meet or exceed the minimum standard or performance levels of BLPRD Policies or Special Orders that require periodic testing or qualifying. · Maintain Police Certification, Minimum Training hours, EVOC, and Weapon Qualifications. Work Direction Received: Works under the supervision of the Chief of the Water Safety Patrol, any directly assigned superior, or any other superior Water Safety Patrol Officer of the Lake District. Interaction: There is significant interaction with other law enforcement agencies, County departments, the District Attorney’s Office, the court system, BLPRD employees and Commissioners and the public.