Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Patrol Deputy

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 include transferring knowledge of laws and regulations to protect Eau Claire County citizens; enforcing all laws and regulations for the discovery and prevention of crimes; utilizing effective investigative practices to conduct preliminary investigations; responding to complaints, crashes, disturbances, and requests for services in Eau Claire County; providing effective and credible testimony in a court of law; proficiently utilizing police related equipment as warranted; acting in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned; and carrying out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Sheriff or Sergeant.

Training and professional experience qualifications include a 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; citizenship of the United States; being 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; and as a condition of continued employment, attend 24 hours of annual ongoing training in law enforcement/corrections.

Job Description

Patrol Deputy

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 include transferring knowledge of laws and regulations to protect Eau Claire County citizens; enforcing all laws and regulations for the discovery and prevention of crimes; utilizing effective investigative practices to conduct preliminary investigations; responding to complaints, crashes, disturbances, and requests for services in Eau Claire County; providing effective and credible testimony in a court of law; proficiently utilizing police related equipment as warranted; acting in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned; and carrying out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Sheriff or Sergeant.

Training and professional experience qualifications include a 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; citizenship of the United States; being 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; and as a condition of continued employment, attend 24 hours of annual ongoing training in law enforcement/corrections.