Patrol Officer Eligibility List 2025

Salary : $32.32 Hourly

Location : 2684 Development Dr. Green Bay, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-01216

Department : Sheriff

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

Sheriff's deputies perform varied duties relating to the protection of life and property within Brown County. Deputies are responsible for interacting with the public in matters requiring knowledge of laws and rules along with agency policies and procedures. They enhance safety of the community through prevention and crime control, preserving peace, regulating traffic and providing emergency services. Sheriff's Deputies are expected to show initiative in identifying and resolving community problems, engaging citizens and serving victims.

Preference will be given to candidates who are certified or who will soon be certifiable, unless sponsored.

The first round of testing is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th at 5 : 30 PM.

Essential Duties

• Provide effective and efficient patrol coverage of a section during an assigned shift
• Respond to a variety of dispatched calls for service including both emergency and non-emergency incidents
• Investigate crimes and ordinance violations, detect and apprehend violators
• Arrest and make criminal referrals
• Provide back-up assistance to other officers
• Engage in foot pursuits and lawful use-of-force actions to effect the apprehension of offenders
• Ensure traffic safety through regular patrols and traffic stops, warn or arrest traffic violators
• Investigate traffic collisions
• Conduct follow-up investigations
• Establish and maintain perimeter control of active scenes
• Conduct canvasses and searches for suspects, witnesses and evidence
• Collect, safeguard, label and package evidence
• Prepare agency reports including criminal cases for prosecution
• Provide honest, credible courtroom testimony
• Conduct lawful searches including pat-downs, booking, home and vehicle
• Check buildings for security
• Intervene in public and private disputes
• Render first aid and other compassionate care to victims, witnesses and suspects
• Direct traffic
• Transport prisoners
• Provide security to the courts
• Serve civil and criminal process papers
• Represent agency through presentations to groups of various sizes and ages
• Carry, maintain and qualify with agency issued firearm
• Use deadly force in accordance with law and policy
• Ensure proper operation of all assigned equipment
• Perform routine maintenance of agency equipment
• Operate police equipment and vehicles safely and proficiently both in emergency and non-emergency mode
• Maintain punctuality for assigned shifts and work overtime and extra hours as required
• Attend assigned training and conferences
• Respect the constitutional rights of all citizens
• Know and follow agency policies and code of conduct
• Other related duties as assigned by the Patrol Captain

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience :

Associate Degree (or at least 60 Associate Level college credits) or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

First Aid and C.P.R Certification (preferred but not required)

Radar Certification (preferred but not required)

Must pass WI DOJ Reciprocity exam if certified from another state

Valid Law Enforcement Certification, or must be certifiable in the State of Wisconsin before beginning field training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of State Motor Vehicle Laws

Knowledge of statutes and local ordinances

Knowledge of agency policies and procedures

Knowledge of and ability to perform first aid

Knowledge of investigative techniques and skills

Knowledge, skill and ability to operate an emergency motor vehicle

Knowledge, skill and ability to safely handle agency firearms

Proficiency with computer and software programs

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to prepare clear and accurate written reports

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to accept responsibility and exercise sound judgment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public and other governmental agency personnel

Ability to complete required training of physical skills

Ability to work the required hours of the position

Ability to meet the agency's physical standards and maintain good health and fitness

Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with people who are fearful, intoxicated, belligerent, resistive, combative, irrational, delusional and / or threatening

High moral character and integrity

Ability to handle stress and adversity

Conscientious work habits (dependability, initiative, attention to detail, personal accountability)

Interpersonal skills (social sensitivity, tolerance, confidence, teamwork)

Intellectual abilities (decision making and judgment)

United States Citizenship

At least 21 years of age

No felony or domestic violence convictions

Legally able to carry a firearm

For a complete list of requirements :

For a summary of benefits offered, click on the link below :

Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here :

Links for special units we have here at Brown County Sheriff's Office :

Additional benefits offered :

Are you currently Certified or Certifiable?

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