What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy - Sheriff's Department position at Sheboygan County?
Are you ready to make the move? It's easier than you think! At Sheboygan County, you’ll be striving for excellence in everything you do! If you want to enforce the law and work with citizens to improve the quality of life in Sheboygan County, you belong right here!
Notice To Applicants: In order to be considered, interested persons must submit form DJ-LE-330, along with responses to questions in part six – General which is located after the references section in the DJ-LE-330 form.
Upon receipt of your completed application and successfully meeting agency requirements you will be contacted to schedule an appointment with our hiring.
What’s in it for you?
A career with Sheboygan County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Sheboygan County!
- Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- Opportunities for advancement
- Lateral transfer opportunities from other law enforcement agencies
- Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount, wellness program, and much more!
How You Will Contribute:
As a Deputy Sheriff, you will respond to emergency calls for service, enforce the law, and conduct other duties of the Sheriff's Department. Accuracy in report writing, effectively dealing with the public, and handling stressful situations calmly and effectively are daily tasks within this role. The chosen candidate will be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive, confidential information in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Patrol areas of the County to preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of a crime, enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations, and correct traffic hazards
- Answer calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime
- Interview persons with complaints or inquiries, take statements and tend to the proper disposition of the information
- Conduct preliminary investigations; preserve crime scene evidence
- Conduct law enforcement-related community awareness and public relations work
- Prepare reports for use of investigated disturbances, crimes, accidents, and traffic enforcement for the agency, court, and state use; testify in court as needed
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma, or equivalent;
- Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Correctional/Police Science or Bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred.
- Additional knowledge, skills, and/or abilities are as follows:
- Self-motivated with the ability to effectively, efficiently, and entirely complete assignments
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise fashion
- Work independently, as part of a team, and be supervised
- Maintain confidentiality and good working relationships
- Maintain regular and predictable work attendance
Applications will be accepted continuously until the position is filled.
Salary : $33 - $40
