Deputy Sheriff

Location: Chilton

Looking to make a change in your career? Would you like to work half of the year with new technology and equipment, load bearing vests and have strong community support? Calumet County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Deputy Sheriff to join our growing team!

NEW 4 On/ 5 Off, 12 hour patrol schedule shifts!Lateral transfer opportunities for starting wage and vacation time based on your previous years of certified law enforcement experience is now available!

Under supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, enforces the federal, state and County laws, ordinances and orders, rules and regulations, and aids in making investigations and arrests. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Enforces County ordinances and state and federal laws; and serves and protects individuals, their rights and property.

Safely operates department vehicles while patrolling roads, highways and other public and private areas in Calumet County, to preserve the peace and enforce laws; investigates and responds to suspicious or unlawful activities or requests assignment of another officer when individual response is not possible. Issues traffic and ordinance citations.

Promptly responds to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service and complaints of disputes, disturbances and alleged unlawful activity; assesses and brings situations under control; intervenes, mediates and assists in resolving citizen complaints; and takes appropriate action to enforce applicable laws.

Directs and controls traffic; provides assistance and escorts at special events; and maintains security in courtrooms and designated public buildings, as directed.

Pursues, apprehends, searches, and arrests suspects using only necessary physical force. Maintains security of all persons in their custody; prevents individuals from injuring themselves or others by using physical restraint or appropriate weapons; transports suspects to County jail; and advises suspects of their rights, as needed.

Responds to and investigates traffic crashes, including assessing extent of injuries, calling for emergency medical assistance, administering first aid and/or CPR, photographing/video taping and measuring crash scenes, taking statements from victims and witnesses, directing removal of damaged vehicles, and ensuring area is clear; and provides other assistance to crash and other victims or those requesting or requiring assistance.

Participates in formal investigation of crimes, including, but not limited to: searching crime scenes; collecting, preserving and protecting evidence according to prescribed procedures; and interviewing suspects, witnesses, victims, and others as needed during the investigative process. Conducts legal searches of persons and property with and without a warrant.

Serves various legal documents, including, but not limited to: warrants, subpoenas, summonses, court orders, notices of hearings, and other civil papers; and returns documents to appropriate officials and courts. Testifies in court to present evidence, as required.

Maintains positive communications between the department and community.

Maintains records and prepares detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.

Attends prescribed in-service and/or training programs for certification in specialized law enforcement areas as assigned or required. May train and/or assist new Patrol Officers as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or superior officer.

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 an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Associate Degree in…