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Deputy Sheriff

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025
Position Summary

The Patrol Deputy performs general duty police work for the apprehension of criminals, prevention of crimes, protection of life and property, and general enforcement of all laws and ordinances. This position is responsible for routine patrol, crash investigations, crowd control, and preliminary investigations of all complaints.

Qualifications

  • Transfers knowledge of laws and regulations to protect Eau Claire County citizens; enforces all laws and regulations for the discovery and prevention of crimes; imposes county and park ordinances; enforces all state and motor vehicle laws for designated areas of the county,
  • Utilizes effective investigative practices to conduct preliminary investigations; gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, makes arrests, and escorts prisoners from the scenes of crimes; practices constructive interpersonal skills to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum coercion; maintains records of activities and prepares reports.
  • Responds to complaints, crashes, disturbances, and requests for services in Eau Claire County; assists local fire departments as needed; determines best course of action quickly; remains calm and performs effectively under stressful conditions.
  • Creates dispositions of all complaints with diligence; directs people to the proper organizations to manage the complaints as needed; prepares evidence for issuance of complaints; serves criminal process including warrants and subpoenas; detains anyone wanted through the serving of warrants; practices constructive interpersonal skills to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum coercion.
  • Provides effective and credible testimony in a court of law; thoroughly reviews case facts in preparation of testimony.
  • Proficiently utilizes police related equipment as warranted, such as cameras, weapons, radios, driving of emergency vehicles, tear gas and gas mask, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Acts in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned.
  • Carries out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Sheriff or Sergeant.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Training And Professional Experience Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 60 college credits in criminal justice, business or public administration, corrections, law enforcement, criminology, social/behavior sciences, or a related field.
  • Citizen of the United States.
  • Eighteen (18) years of age or older upon appointment.
  • Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check resulting in no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed, or a complete pardon has been granted.
  • Fingerprinting will be kept on file for identification purposes.
  • Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
  • Position will require a pre-employment physical.
  • Position will require a psychological examination.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification.
  • As a condition of continued employment, attend 24 hours of annual ongoing training in law enforcement/corrections.

Desired Training And Professional Experience Qualifications

  • Associate degree in criminal justice, business or public administration, corrections, law enforcement, criminology, social/behavior sciences, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement experience, relevant military experience, or equivalent criminal justice experience.
  • Experience or training in personal computer use with Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to fluently speak Spanish, sign language, or other foreign language as a secondary language.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.

Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work,

but has many exciting benefits!

Vacation: Accrual is based on years of service with the County, with the maximum accrual rate of 24 days of vacation per year.

Sick time: Paid time off is granted when employees are ill or to care for an immediate family memeber who is ill. Paid sick time accrues each pay period. Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act: click here for more information.

Holidays: 9 days per year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Chirstmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve Day.

Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.

Employees may elect to set up additional Roth IRA or Deferred Compensation Accounts.

Social Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.

Health Insurance: The County offers health insurance coverage, including vision, for employees and their families. The County pays for the largest percentage of the premium.

Voluntary Dental Insurance: The County offers dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may use tax-free dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care, medical, dental, and eye care expenses for themselves and their eligible family members.

Voluntary short and long-term disability insurance: May be purchased at group rates.

Voluntary Group Life Insurance: The County provides the opportunity to purchase life insuance plans for themselves and their dependents.

Workers' Compensation/Disability Insurance.

Other Benefits: Clothing Allowance, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, Commiseration, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time County's policies, County Code, and union and plan contracts and documents govern if there are differences between this information and the policies or plans.

01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

  • YES
  • NO

02

Do you have any federal felony or of any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon?

  • YES
  • NO

03

Do you have documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development test?

  • YES
  • NO

04

Do you have an Associate's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in law enforcement or closely related field?

  • YES
  • NO

05

Are you a citizen of the United States?

  • YES
  • NO
  • Required Question

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