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Patrol Lieutenant

Waushara County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Wautoma
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Supervisory, non-union, law enforcement position, with arrest powers, overseeing the day to day operation of the Patrol Officers ensuring that all complaints, vehicle crashes, paper service, traffic enforcement and other duties assigned to these staff members are completed timely, accurately and in accordance with department policy and procedures. Maintains accurate records of all activities relating to the patrol officers, formulates appropriate policy, analyzes costs and insures vehicle maintenance. Responsible for training and performance evaluations of patrol officers.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

New Hire Law Enforcement Officer candidates offered employment by the County may be eligible for lateral entry benefits if they are leaving another fulltime law enforcement position to become a Waushara County Deputy Sheriff. They may be granted a starting wage up to the 5 year of the Waushara County salary schedule based on their past full time Law Enforcement Officer experience with prior approval from the County Administrator. The starting wage will be credit for prior law enforcement service and those years of credit will count toward future wage increases on the wage schedule. They also shall be granted 84 hours of vacation with prior approval of the County Administrator. It is understood that this service credit will play no role in establishing department seniority in any other circumstance.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$36.58
-
Salary Maximum
$47.53
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • WRS

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 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
  • Supervisory/Management Experience
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
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
Deb Denker
Application Contact Title
Director of HR
Application Contact Agency
Waushara County
Application Contact Address

380 S Townline Road
Wautoma, WI 54982
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 787-0462
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(920) 787-0425
Email
Application Contact Email
debra.denker@wausharacountywi.gov
Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
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