What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detective position at COUNTY OF DODGE?
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Starting Wage Range: $37.31/hr. - $42.79/hr. (wages effective 2025)
Department: Sheriff's Office
Position Open Until Filled - Application Deadline Date: January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application
*Monday - Friday*
Are you a dedicated law enforcement professional who values integrity, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and service? Are you passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of our citizens and creating a safe community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available as a Detective.
At the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, we are driven by a shared mission to make Dodge County a safe place to live, work and visit. We believe that through effective teamwork and a strong commitment to our core values, we can achieve our goal of protecting the constitutional rights of every citizen in our community.
Apply today for the opportunity to become a Detective and make a lasting impact on the lives of our citizens!
We offer:
- No residency requirement- although if you live in Dodge County or within a border community you will be issued a take home squad car.
- Career advancement opportunities: K9, SWAT, Crash Investigation Team, Rec Patrol, Civil Process, Drug Task Force, Drone Pilot, DRE, Unified Tactics Instructors, Honor Guard, Field Training Officer, Supervisor positions, just to name a few.
- Lateral Transfer opportunities- consideration given for vacation time and starting wage based on level of experience.
- Paid Training- excellent field training program.
- Pay range for 2025- $37.31-$42.79
- Dodge County is centrally located, within 1 hour from Madison, Milwaukee or the Fox Valley and has easy access to USH 151, and USH 41.
- Strong Management and Leadership Team- we back our employees that follow our core values, and that do “the right things for the right reasons”.
Strong Community Support- Dodge County residents provide great support, respect and appreciation for our agency. We are looking for experienced candidates that can help us continue this great relationship.
Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
- 10 observed paid holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
- Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Investigates criminal cases in County, including detection and arrest of criminal offenders.
- Locates missing persons, property, etc. as related to criminal activities.
- Prepares, conducts, and completes accurate investigation of complaints and/or other assigned duties.
- Maintains and preserves evidence collected in investigation process.
- Prepares accurate and complete investigation notes and reports.
- Completes assigned case investigation in timely manner and keeps departmental supervisor and other court officials informed of progress.
- Prepares evidence and testifies in court cases as necessary as related to criminal or other investigations.
- Assists other department divisions as needed.
- Provide guidance and training when appropriate to patrol or detectives in areas of specialty.
- Assist with educating the public in crime prevention techniques and participates in problem solving efforts of the organization.
- Regular attendance and punctuality required.
- Performs other related duties as may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
- Complete knowledge of criminal statutes.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly skilled in interviewing/questioning.
- Proficient ability in criminal and incident investigation and report writing.
- The employee must have the ability to testify in court as a credible and trustworthy witness.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
- Nearly constant work under distractions, frequent time pressure, minimal work in adverse interpersonal situations.
Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants
Experience
Required- Before commencing employment on any basis as law enforcement position, that individual must have met recruit qualifications established by Law Enforcement Standards Board.
- Requirements of the current labor agreement apply where pertinent.
- Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Policy.
- Certified by Law Enforcement Board, and three (3) years of experience as law enforcement officer. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Must possess at least either a two (2) year associate degree from Wisconsin vocational, technical, and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits.
- Working knowledge of civil statues.
Education
Required- High School or better
Salary : $43
