What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Burnett County?
The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for protecting the life and safety of citizens; protecting citizen’s property; enforcing laws, rules, ordinances and regulations; investigating crimes and violations; and providing assistance and response to emergency situations, as required. Deputies will carry out the Department’s mission, which is to ensure the feeling of safety for the citizens of and visitors to Burnett County.
Duties:
- Preventive patrol
- Traffic enforcement
- Investigations
- Enforce local and state laws
- Court duties, civil process and any other duties assigned by the Sheriff
Minimum qualifications include:
- Twenty years of age and United States citizen
- High School Diploma
- Associate degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science, or minimum of 60 college credits, or ability to accomplish these standards within 5 years of employment; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certification or eligible for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board
- No felony, extensive misdemeanor, or domestic abuse convictions
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Qualifications
Specialized law enforcement training and/or certification is preferred in standardized field sobriety testing, radar operation, intoximeter, evidence collection, investigations, and training and experience in problem-oriented and community policing models is desirable. Relevant experience as a law enforcement officer in a county, municipality or state law enforcement agency is also preferred. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Miscellaneous Information
A completed Burnett County application is required to be considered as a candidate for this position. The selection process will include an oral interview, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug and alcohol screening. Burnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Burnett County Human Resources or visit: https://www.burnettcountywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5044/Employment-Application---Fill-In-2016?bidId= to COMPLETE THE REQUIRED APPLICATION.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.95 - $31.29 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31