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Investigator

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Friendship
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position. 1. Report crime scenes and ensure necessary reports are completed. 2. Collect physical evidence at crime scenes; locate and question witnesses; evaluate evidence; take notes; make arrests. 3. Conduct searches and surveillance work. 4. Investigate complaints and respond to emergencies requiring the presence of a law enforcement officer. 5. Advise patrol officers in matters of criminal activity. 6. Operate law enforcement vehicles and related police equipment. 7. Cooperate with other county, city, state and federal authorities in investigations and apprehension of criminals. 8. Take photographs and lift latent fingerprints. 9. Provide information and direction to the public. 10. Performs related duties as may be required or assigned.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$29.97
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
Other Qualifications
  • 1. High school diploma or its equivalent. 60 college credits or an advanced degree in Criminal Justice related field preferred. 2. Current Wisconsin law enforcement certification with five to seven years of law enforcement experience. 3. Knowledge of law

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Carol Wood
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Manager
Application Contact Agency
Adams County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

401 Adams St., Suite 16
Friendship, WI 53934
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 339-4540
Email
Application Contact Email
kyle.johnson@co.adams.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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Application Requirements
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