Deputy Sheriff

La Crosse County Sheriff's Office; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Education Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Longevity Pay

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Number of Paid Holidays: 10

Job summary

La Crosse County Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants for a full-time patrol officer position. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, responding to emergencies, and performing rescues.

The role requires investigating accidents, making arrests, preserving evidence, and providing traffic control while maintaining equipment and preparing clear reports. Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, possess a valid driver's

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
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum Age: 18

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas and enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws.
• Responding to emergencies and performing rescues.
• Investigating accidents, conducting searches, making arrests, and preserving evidence.
• Providing traffic control, escorts, civil process service, and assisting other agencies.
• Maintaining equipment and preparing clear reports.
• Communicating effectively with the public and exercising sound judgment in high stress situations.
• Following all departmental policies and procedures while upholding courteous, professional conduct.

Skills

Multitasking

Stressful situation response

Verbal and written communication

Public communication

Patrol knowledge

Operating computer systems

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Job description

Reason for Announcement

Applications are now being accepted to Fill vacancy

Type of Opening

Full-Time

Responsibilities

Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, responding to emergencies, and performing rescues. Investigates accidents and complaints, conducts searches, makes arrests, and preserves evidence. Provides traffic control, escorts, civil process service, and assists other agencies. Maintains equipment, prepares clear reports, communicates effectively with the public, and exercises sound judgment in high stress situations. Follows all departmental policies and procedures while upholding courteous, professional conduct.

Salary

• Salary Minimum: $35.11
• Salary Maximum: $42.40
• Salary Type: Hour
• Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Education Incentive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Number of Paid Holidays: 10

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
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum Age: 18

Education Requirements

• High school diploma
• 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes

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