What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Deputy - On Call position at County of Adams?
JOB
This is an on-call, sworn deputy position responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws and ordinances. Reserve Deputies are relied upon to supplement our full-time staff at various community events, courthouse security, inmate medical transports, inmate transport, recreation patrol, patrol county parks, special events, and to assist with patrol duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Reserve Deputies will be expected to execute the following duties, as well as any additional duties assigned by the program administrator or shift supervisor, as needed: Preserve peace and enforce local, state, and federal lawsWork out of a patrol squad assigned to a specific area of the county.Conduct recreation patrol on Adams County recreation trails, roadways, and areas held open to the public for recreation. Scene securityTraffic controlPatrol county parksGeneral law enforcement duties while assigned to special eventsTransport of inmates/detainees to mental health facilitiesAssist with court security or jail functionsRespond to calls as dispatched or directed by the shift supervisorAttend all scheduled trainingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESMust have the ability to follow oral and written directions, make quick decisions, and process information based upon limited information. Must be able to assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Must have the ability to read and comprehend what has been read, and write legibly; adding and subtracting are necessary for preparing reports, citations, statutes, and interpreting maps and is essential to satisfactorily functioning in this role. Must be certified or certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one (1) year of the date of hire. [Training qualification requirements may be altered, as long as a specific plan exists to comply with the requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau].Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies. Some initiative and independent judgment is exercised in performing work assignments, although unusual problems may be referred to a supervisor for advice on procedural or policy matters. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.Reserve Deputies are sworn, part-time, non-allocated positions assigned to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff's Office. Reserve Deputies are certified law enforcement officers as determined by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau. Officers are authorized to carry a firearm upon successful firearms qualifications and approval by the Sheriff or his/her designee.
This is an on-call, sworn deputy position responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws and ordinances. Reserve Deputies are relied upon to supplement our full-time staff at various community events, courthouse security, inmate medical transports, inmate transport, recreation patrol, patrol county parks, special events, and to assist with patrol duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Reserve Deputies will be expected to execute the following duties, as well as any additional duties assigned by the program administrator or shift supervisor, as needed: Preserve peace and enforce local, state, and federal lawsWork out of a patrol squad assigned to a specific area of the county.Conduct recreation patrol on Adams County recreation trails, roadways, and areas held open to the public for recreation. Scene securityTraffic controlPatrol county parksGeneral law enforcement duties while assigned to special eventsTransport of inmates/detainees to mental health facilitiesAssist with court security or jail functionsRespond to calls as dispatched or directed by the shift supervisorAttend all scheduled trainingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESMust have the ability to follow oral and written directions, make quick decisions, and process information based upon limited information. Must be able to assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Must have the ability to read and comprehend what has been read, and write legibly; adding and subtracting are necessary for preparing reports, citations, statutes, and interpreting maps and is essential to satisfactorily functioning in this role. Must be certified or certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one (1) year of the date of hire. [Training qualification requirements may be altered, as long as a specific plan exists to comply with the requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau].Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies. Some initiative and independent judgment is exercised in performing work assignments, although unusual problems may be referred to a supervisor for advice on procedural or policy matters. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.Reserve Deputies are sworn, part-time, non-allocated positions assigned to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff's Office. Reserve Deputies are certified law enforcement officers as determined by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau. Officers are authorized to carry a firearm upon successful firearms qualifications and approval by the Sheriff or his/her designee.
