Patrol Shift Leader

Sheboygan County; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office seeks an experienced law enforcement professional stepping into Patrol Sergeant leadership. This role guides Deputies in the field, manages scenes, coordinates shift operations, and leads by example.

You will mentor, supervise, review reports, plan staffing, and participate in training and performance evaluations while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Officers work a rotating schedule; overtime may be required, emphasizing clear communication

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and effectively manage others in a variety of circumstances.
• Strong written and verbal communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to Deputies assigned to the shift.
• Serve as an informational and operational resource for Deputies in the field.
• Manage large, complex, or evolving scenes and coordinate personnel and resources as needed.
• Provide overall shift supervision in the absence of the Patrol Shift Commander.
• Review Deputy-generated reports, including citations, arrest reports, crash reports, and offense reports.
• Conduct roll call briefings, issue daily assignments, and assist with scheduling to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Participate in the day-to-day training, coaching, and professional development of Deputies.
• Complete performance evaluations and provide meaningful feedback to direct reports.
• Assist the Patrol Shift Commander with short- and long-range planning for the assigned shift.
• Help maintain performance, conduct, appearance, vehicle, and equipment standards.
• Research and apply laws, ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations to support effective shift operations.
• Ensure Division goals, objectives, directives, and departmental expectations are carried out.
• Supervise special events and provide leadership during significant incidents.
• Provide supervisory coverage for the Communications Center when a Communications Supervisor is not scheduled.
• Assist members of the public and appropriately address questions, complaints, bond matters, and other law enforcement needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office seeks an experienced law enforcement professional stepping into Patrol Sergeant leadership. This role guides Deputies in the field, manages scenes, coordinates shift operations, and leads by example.

You will mentor, supervise, review reports, plan staffing, and participate in training and performance evaluations while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Officers work a rotating schedule; overtime may be required, emphasizing clear communication