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Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Jefferson
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Each patrol deputy is assigned their own take home squad. Patrol deputies that reside within Jefferson County start their shift from their residence, while those that live outside of the county and are within the approved distance from Jefferson County who are able to take their squad home, will start their shift at the county line at their designated shift start time. Deputies will perform routine patrol of assigned area(s). Monitor traffic, issue citations, evaluate hazards and report hazards to appropriate agency and personnel. Respond to citizen complaints, gather information from participants and witnesses. Detain and/or arrest suspects and transport to appropriate agency. Respond to traffic collisions, rollovers and reported hazards. Gather information from participants and witnesses at scenes and prepare reports. Assist emergency medical and rescue personnel with injured individuals and extrications. Prepare incident and accident reports. Assist with traffic and criminal investigations. Protect crime scenes. Prepare for and testifies in court as summoned. Assists Federal, State and municipal agency personnel within County as needed. Performs other duties and assists other Sheriff's Office Divisions as requested.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Patrol lateral transfer candidates shall have the following qualifications: Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board, must have a minimum of sixty (60) college credits, must have three (3) continuous years of full-time, active patrol experience with a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agency, must successfully pass the Sheriff's Office background investigation, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$34.96
-
Salary Maximum
$38.76
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Assigned Take Home Squad
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
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • 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
  • Vision correctable to 20/20

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
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
Margo Gray
Application Contact Title
Captain
Application Contact Agency
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

411 S. Center Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 674-7328
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(920) 674-7126
Email
Application Contact Email
margog@jeffersoncountywi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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