What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Deputy position at Fond du Lac County, WI?
Examples of Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Serves as patrol deputy on an assigned shift.
- Responds to and conducts felony, misdemeanor, accident and ordinance investigations; making arrest and issuing citations where appropriate.
- Provides effective delivery of law enforcement services for his/her assigned area.
- Provides emergency medical aid and fire department assistance.
- Ensures accurate preparation and timely submission of all reports for incidents and investigations.
- Collect and preserve evidence in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Provide clear and accurate court testimony.
- Attend all required training and maintain technical equipment certifications.
- Exhibit acceptable skill levels in the operation and care of department vehicles and equipment, in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Exhibit an acceptable skill level in the use and care of firearms.
- Exhibit an acceptable level of mental and physical conditioning to meet the demand of potentially stressful, hazardous and dangerous situations.
- When unsupervised, perform independently under emergency conditions, analyzing situations rapidly and objectively to attain a fair and impartial resolution while remaining courteous and tactful, if possible.
- Completes special projects and assignments when requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Possession of High School Diploma / GED
- Valid driver's license or other valid operator's permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
- Free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions, which might adversely affect performance of duties as a law enforcement office.
- No more than a 20 decibel hearing loss; or hearing loss correctable to 20 decibels or less; in either ear at 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 hertz.
- Minimum uncorrected vision of 20/100 in each eye. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. Weak eye corrected vision can be 20/30, with binocular vision of 20/20.
- Minimum 60 college credits with a preference for Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
- Law Enforcement Standards Board Basic Law Enforcement Certification / Certifiable / or currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement Recruit Academy
- Previous experience in law enforcement or a related field preferred
In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider criminal history, a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Supplemental Information:
The current schedule is rotating 10 or 12 hour shifts.