Sworn Reserve Deputy
General Summary
Under the general direction of the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Professional Standards Captain, Field Services Lieutenant, and the Reserve Deputy Supervisor. The Reserve Coordinator is the direct supervisor. This position is responsible for enforcing all state, county, and federal laws and regulations; investigates criminal activities; assists citizens; and investigates accidents; makes arrests; does criminal & process serving; completes routine public relations activities. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides security at public functions.
2. Provides traffic direction at major events.
3. Ensures the safety and security of prisoners.
4. Transport prisoners between facilities.
5. Performs marine or snowmobile patrol duties.
6. Supplements full time deputies where directed by the Sheriff.
7. Works on assigned shifts in vehicle performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
8. Maintains normal availability by radio and telephone, with supervisory personnel to coordinate activities, for consultation on major cases and provides general information about department activities.
9. Undertakes community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.
10. Patrols streets/routes, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations’ and to otherwise serve and protect.
11. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
12. Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene.
13. Prepares a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.
14. Receive and make service of civil process.
Requirements
Training and Experience
1. Valid driver’s license.
2. Must possess a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from a college or university in police science, criminal justice, or related field.
3. Wisconsin Law Enforcement certified, or certifiable within 6 months of graduation from an accredited criminal justice program.
4. Successful completion of Sworn Reserve Deputy – Field Training Officer (FTO) training and evaluation program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
1. Knowledge of laws, regulations, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures which impact duties on patrol.
2. Knowledge of personal self-defense.
3. Ability to use tact and discretion to optimize safety and control.
4. Ability to react quickly, both mentally and physically, to any situation.
5. Knowledge and ability to use a computer and current software programs.
6. Ability to prepare accurate reports.
7. Ability to operate: equipped cruiser: radio, radar, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, computer, first aid equipment, copy machine, fax machine, camera, PBT, Taser, and other related equipment to the patrol position.
8. Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county officials, and general public.
9. Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Physical & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work conditions vary. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy loads. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles frequently, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of dangers, etc. Mental alertness is very important because of the need to make fine discriminations and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witnesses or suspects’ testimonies, etc.
Must be able to wear uniform, duty belt, and all required equipment.
In an effort to provide for continuity of County government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec. 323.14, Wis. Stats. and County emergency management plans and programs.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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