What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Officer Eligibility List 2026 position at Brown County?
Preference will be given to candidates who are certified or who will soon be certifiable, unless sponsored.
The first round of testing (to include Physical Agility) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th at 6PM.
- 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:
- Performs related functions as assigned
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- Firearms
- Electronic Control Device
- Body Camera
- First Aid Equipment/Tourniquet
- Radar/Lidar
- O.C. Spray
- Expandable or wood baton
- Handcuffs
- Agency police radio equipment
- Squad car emergency use equipment (light bar, siren speaker, etc.)
- Highway safety equipment
- Computer
- Other equipment deemed necessary to perform duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Watch this video for more information on our physical agility test: https://youtu.be/SnraOtj931g
- Manual dexterity to operate agency firearms, control devices and other equipment
- Intermittent movement from sitting, standing or stooping
- Frequent bending, twisting and squatting; occasional climbing, grappling and swimming
- Physical ability to perform basic law enforcement activities
- Tolerating driving and sitting in a squad car for up to seven hours
- Lifting, bending, climbing and reaching
- Running after a fleeing suspect and jumping over objects
- Ability to physically take a suspect into custody while handling a physical confrontation
- Ability to utilize force to protect one's self or others
- Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes
- Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions
- Withstanding temperature changes in the work environment
- Tolerating exposure to cold, heat, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions
- Tolerating exposure to hazards in the work environment
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical/physical
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 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
- Aptitudes:
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)
- Other Requirements:
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: https://www.browncountywi.gov/government/sheriffs-office/recruitment/