Deputy Sheriff-Lateral Transfer

Rock County Sheriff's Office; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin seeks a sworn officer for a lateral transfer. The role involves enforcing laws, protecting inmates, and providing courtroom and detention services. Candidates must remain calm under pressure and communicate clearly with the public and agency partners.

Responsibilities include pursuit of criminals, incident response, investigative duties, and testimony in court. The position requires physical fitness, certification preferences, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Must be current or former sworn officer.
• Minimum 40 college credits with preference for a Bachelor's degree and Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification.
• Must pass background, medical, psychological exams and cardiovascular fitness test.
• U.S. citizen and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state laws and county ordinances.
• Arrest criminal code violators.
• Guard, transport and care for inmates and prisoners.
• Serve legal papers on people, businesses and places.
• Transport inmates and juveniles to and from facilities and court.
• Conduct criminal investigations and testify in court.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Decision Making

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Firearms Proficiency

Self-Discipline

Education

40 college credits

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification preferred

Valid driver's license

Tools

Doppler radar unit

Computers and reporting systems

Job description

This is a lateral transfer position.

Candidates interested in applying must be current or former sworn officers.

Performs the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by the command staff under the direction of the elected Sheriff. This is responsible work enforcing laws and ordinances, providing detention and courtroom services, patrol and guard duty and related supportive law enforcement activities in the Sheriff's Office. Work involves prevention, detection and investigation of accident and criminal activities, security and safety of inmates/prisoners, protection for the public and maintaining law and order. Deputies must be able to act without direct supervision in emergency situations.

30% Perform Law Enforcement activities within Rock County

• Enforce state laws and County ordinances
• Respond to citizen requests for assistance
• Arrest criminal code violators
• Guard, transport and care for inmates
• Serve legal papers on people, business and places
• Transport inmates and juveniles to and from correctional facilities and court
• Search prisoners for weapons and contraband
• Provide security to courthouse and courtrooms
• Answer telephone and letter requests from attorneys, plaintiffs and Clerk of Courts
• Intervene in domestic and mental health disturbances
• Educate the public on crime prevention techniques
• Operate Doppler radar unit in vehicle speed enforcement
• Participation on special teams

30% Maintain Public Safety with the County

• Monitor vehicle traffic on highways and roads
• Investigate vehicle crashes
• Conduct Child Passenger Safety checks and provide training
• Conduct criminal investigations
• Testify in court

30% Process paperwork

• Write reports, citations, document and maintain files, including using computers for reporting and retrieval
• Execute writs, including evictions, repossessions, collection of money and lands
• Assist with foreclosure sales, including posting notices, auctions and post sale papers
• Acquire, execute and return warrants and search warrants
• Collect and process evidence

5% Participate on special teams

5% Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence.
• Knowledge of the geography of the County.
• Knowledge of the standard operating procedures and geneal orders of the Sheriff's Office.
• Knowledge of first aid principles.
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with those under custody and the public.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken.
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation.
• Ability to meet specific physical requirements that may be established by competent authority.
• Ability to develop a working relationship with other allied agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including using computers to generate reports.
• Ability to remain calm in tense or hostile situations.
• Ability to pass certification in the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to restrain an individual and employ all use of force options.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and baton.
• Knowledge of state statutes.
• Ability to utilize technology and equipment in the performance of job duties
• Must be a current or former sworn officer (this is a lateral transfer recruitment)
• The minimum requirement will be 40 college credits with preference given to candidates that have a Bachelors Degree and State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification preferred, but not required.
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Passing score on written examination.
• Pass background investigation, psychological exam, and medical exam that includes a cardiovascular fitness test, drug screening, and psychological evaluation.
• Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or offense punishable in Wisconsin as a felony unless granted absolute and unconditional pardon.
• Required to obtain certification from Wisconsin State Law Enforcement Standards Board Training and legally be able to carry a firearm (employer may provide certification opportunity).
• Attend 24 hours of in-service training to maintain law enforcement certification.
• U.S. citizen.
• Valid Wisconsin Drivers License

Physical elements:

• Ability to lift, push/pull objects weighing up to 165 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to maintain physical control of aggressive disorderly subjects using trained use of force options.
• Ability to frequently sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to utilize sense of smell for detecting smoke or odorous chemicals.
• Ability to hear
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20

Equipment Use:

• Ability to use computer and computer keyboard.
• Ability to operate vehicles and other equipment including firearms during hours of work
• Ability to operate Doppler radar unit in vehicle speed enforcement

Working Conditions:

• Hazard of physical attack or injury.
• Inside and outside work with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to fire, chemical, electrical, mechanical and firearm hazards.
• Exposure to fast moving vehicles and motor vehicle accidents.
• Exposure to loud noises (firearms and explosives)
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and contagious diseases.