Sheriff - Deputy

Shawano Library; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawano Library is seeking a law enforcement professional to enforce state laws and ordinances, conduct investigations, preserve evidence, and prepare prosecutorial reports. This full-time position reports to a Patrol Lieutenant or designee and involves patrol, interviews, data entry, and coordination with dispatch.

Qualified candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, be certified or certifiable as a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer, maintain CPR certification, and possess a

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. (required)
• Must be certified or certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wisconsin and maintain certification.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and familiarity with the area.
• Conduct criminal investigations consistent with department standards and preserve crime scenes.
• Collect, photograph, diagram, and preserve physical evidence; log and store evidence.
• Conduct interviews and interrogations in accordance with law and policy.
• Prepare detailed reports for prosecution of criminal cases.
• Enforce state statutes and county ordinances; maintain radio/phone communication with Dispatch.
• Transport inmates to appointments, court appearances, etc.

Skills

Patrol

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Report writing

Interviews

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Job Summary

This position is to maintain the greatest possible enforcement of State laws and ordinances for the preservation of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime and the arrest and conviction of violators. This is a law enforcement position with arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports and a performance review.This position reports to the Patrol Lieutenant or designee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adequately and carefully patrol the areas assigned to him/her, and to familiarize themselves with the area.
• Conduct investigations of crashes.
• Conduct criminal investigations consistent with department standards and protect the crime scene until relieved of such duty.
• Collect, photograph, diagram, and preserve physical evidence, log and store evidence consistent with department standards, package evidence for transport to various laboratories.
• Conduct interviews and interrogations consistent with federal and state law and department policy.
• Prepare detailed and concise reports required for the successful prosecution of criminal cases.
• Enforce all laws and ordinances with respect to the State Statutes and County ordinances.
• Maintain radio and/or telephone contact with the Department and inform Dispatch of location and reason upon leaving squad.
• Transport inmates to and from medical appointments, health care facilities, court appearances, etc.
• Serve civil process papers and subpoenas as assigned by a supervisor.
• Enter data and all required information into the computer system and/or complaints, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains various records and reports relative to assigned cases and accident reports; maintain daily activity report.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
• The duties are not all inclusive. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

*An addendum to the job description is located in the Sheriff’s Department for those Deputies who have received specialized training and may be required to assist with functions in those areas

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Must be certified or certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin and maintain such certification throughout employment with the position.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Employees are responsible for periodic reviews of individual training records and requesting the requisite amount of training necessary to maintain state certification.