Salary: $27.86 - $31.98 HourlyLocation : WI 54729, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-57Department: Sheriff's DepartmentDivision: PatrolOpening Date: 09/06/2024Closing Date: 9/22/2024 4:30 PM CentralPurpose of PositionJOB SUMMARYThe job duties of the Patrol Officer include but are not limited to act as the official representative of the office of the Sheriff and accomplish the goals of the patrol division by detecting and preventing potential criminal activity through residential/business and building patrols; enforcing traffic laws for the purpose of reducing property damage, personal injury or death resulting from traffic crashes; and by using good relations with the public, promote community, government and police partnerships to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues. The powers and duties are extended through the deputation by the sheriff and are conferred by statute. The fundamental duties of a deputy sheriff include serving the community; safe guard lives and property; protecting the innocent; keeping the peace; and ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.Clickhere for full position description and search: Patrol Officer. To view pre-employment physical requirements for the Patrol Officer position, click here.Application Deadline: Sunday, September 22nd 2024 at 4:30 PM to be considered for an interview. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties described below are indicative of what the Patrol Officer might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any county ordinances created for the position of Patrol Officer. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore other duties may be assigned: 1. Complete an intensive minimum 10-week field training program. Be evaluated on a daily basis in 23 specific categories in the areas of Appearance, Attitude, Knowledge, Performance and Relationships. Become oriented with the organizational structure of the Sheriff's office and how the office fits into the organizational structure of the county government. Become familiar with department work schedules. Must be able to follow a proper chain of command. Must be able to follow directions. 2. Patrol assigned areas of the county to discover and prevent the omission of crimes and enforces County Ordinances and State Laws. Become familiar with all geographical aspects of the county including patrol areas, townships, and cities/villages, including learning the roads and address mapping system. Establish and maintain good public relations with all members of the county community. Become familiar and proficient in all radio communication. Become proficient in emergency vehicle operations including operating in all weather conditions, stress conditions, and knowing legal responsibility while operating as well as legal authority during operation. Conduct motor vehicle contacts in conjunction with the goals, policies and procedures of the department. Motor vehicle contacts may include OWI enforcement, minor traffic violations, high speed pursuits, high risk stops (felony), and drug and criminal interdiction contacts. Contacts also may require the issuing of citations, warnings, and also make arrests. Possess the ability to interpret and enforce laws/ordinances. 3. Answer all calls for service, conduct preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests, escorts prisoners from the scene of a crime, and detains anyone wanted through the serving of warrants. Be able to respond to and handle calls for service including juvenile complaints, death investigations, vehicle thefts, animal complaints, alcohol related incidents, emergency detentions, nuisance and threatening phone calls, sexual assaults, and domestic disturbances. (Not an all-inclusive list.) Be knowledgeable about both state statute and county ordinances and be able to apply either one depending on the incident. Issues citations, makes arrests, and answers citizen complaints. Respond to and handle hazardous calls and alarms while taking into account any tactical considerations including tactical approach, safety of yourself and victims, and safety of general public. Ability to gather information and write clear concise reports. Direct traffic at special events and perform escort duties. Be able to effectively and legally conduct searches and seizures, execute search warrants, and serve arrest warrants. Be able to distinguish when arrest, search or seizure is appropriate without a warrant based on case law and statute authorizing such action. Be able to conduct effective interviews of complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects of all types and when necessary, give proper Miranda warnings and complete interrogation of suspect. Manage case load and bring minor cases to conclusion. Conduct follow up investigations when necessary. Have knowledge of evidence identification, collection, and securement. Control, secure, and preserve a crime scene for investigation unit. Handle all calls with tact, diplomacy, and only the amount of force necessary to control the situation. Must be able not only justify the use of force, but also be able to articulate into written form the incident. Must be knowledgeable on state guidelines as well as department policy on the justification and use of force. Be able to complete timely, accurate, legible, detailed incident reports which objectively document relevant information about an incident. Must appear in court as a witness and present testimony to judge/jury. Renders first aid, maintains certification in CPR, Intoxilizer, PBT, Radar and other areas as identified by the department. 4. Investigates automobile crashes and assists fire departments and ambulance personnel. Conduct all aspects of motor vehicle crash investigation. Arrive and assess the scene and make a determination as to what additional resources are needed such as extra fire personnel, extra ambulances, tow trucks, extra personnel for traffic control, etc. Also be able to provide first aid until medical personnel arrive. Be able to process the scene of the crash to include photographs, field sketches, marking and measuring vehicles, tire marks and other debris. Conduct interviews of drivers, witnesses and passengers and when necessary, issue citations. Be able to investigate alcohol related crashes and have the knowledge of case law, state statute and general rules of evidence to legally procure evidence such as blood samples of operators. 5. Must operate within the policies and guidelines of the department. Must maintain your assigned department vehicle as covered by policy. Including keeping up with scheduled maintenance of the vehicle, maintaining a written log of vehicle inventory, maintaining a clean professional appearance of the vehicle, and performing regular inspections of the vehicle and equipment. Maintain LESB certification, radar certification, and firearms certification by participating in regularly scheduled department firearms training. Must also maintain uniform and personal professional appearance per department policy. Including wearing the specified uniform for the time of year (i.e., winter/summer, approved head gear, personal grooming standards, and any other approved clothing) Assist in serving civil process papers which include serving restraining orders, injunctions, eviction notices, subpoenas, complaint and summons, etc. Perform other duties as requested or needed. Maintains daily records of activity, prepares reports that are accurate and timely according to department policy.Customers:
- All County employees, elected officials, and managers, excluding those in the Sheriff's Office.
Anyone of the general public, including vendors. Team Members:
- Members of the Sheriff's Office (Telecom/Investigations/Patrol/Jail/Clerical)
Special Assignments:The following assignments may be designated by the Sheriff. If accepted by a Patrol Officer, below are some of the additional duties associated with the assignment:Courthouse Security Officer: Coordinate with the Circuit Court Judges, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Family Court Commissioners to provide courtroom security/surveillance in the Chippewa County Courthouse. Must be capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with Judges, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney's Office, County Officials/Department Heads, their employees, as well as private attorneys and the general public using the courthouse complex. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently of others. Must display positive public relations skills, positive work ethic, and positive attitude. Conduct periodic foot patrol in and around the courthouse complex when not required to be present in court. Must be able to deal with the general public in person, by phone, or in writing. Must have the ability to use appropriate tact, fairness, firmness, and good judgment when handling stressful situations. Assist the Jail staff in the orderly movement of inmates inside the courthouse. Investigates threats within the Court system and responds to courthouse office security alarms. Deals with disruptive and disorderly persons in and around the courthouse and makes arrests when necessary. Maintains courteous communications with public, providing general information and directions. Serve as first responder to critical incidents in and around the courthouse complex. Assists other first responder personnel (ie, fire/ems). Serves warrants, summons, court orders, and other civil process documents as directed.K-9 Deputy: Provide officer safety, assist in search and rescue, and assist in tracking of suspects and missing persons, illegal drug detection, and community relation events. Assist other municipalities and other divisions within the Sheriff's Office when requested. Assist area school districts and other government entities in conducting drug searches of their campuses when requested. Participate in all mandated K9 training and annual recertification. Participate in public community relations events. Recreation Officer: Patrol the County Forest and water ways as well as other recreational areas in the County. Instruct ATV, Boating, and Snowmobile Safety Programs. Participate in public recreational safety forums and other community relations events. Works closely with the DNR Wardens and State auditor. In partnership with the DNR investigate boat, snowmobile, and ATV crashes. Assists with water search, rescue, and recovery missions. Enforcement of all DNR codes and laws as well as State laws. Assist with investigation of crimes involving ATVs, Boats or Snowmobiles. Report any safety hazards located on trails or waterways. Drug Officer: Investigate illicit drug manufacturing and distribution and drug related criminal activity. Works in partnership with investigation divisions within the entire West Central Drug Task force jurisdiction. Works in partnership with Federal, State, and local authorities in investigating and prosecution narcotic related crimes. Coordinate, plan, and participate in high risk and low risk search warrants, knock and talks, and ACT 79 searches. This position may require overnight travel and extended working hours. Works with confidential informant's investigation drug related crimes. May be required to work in an undercover capacity investigating drug related crimes. Participate in public information forums and other community relations events. Minimum QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified, certifiable, or possess an equivalent out of state certification at time of hire (must complete WI Certification upon hire). (720 hour basic recruit training completed).
- Possess minimum education requirements if employed in Law Enforcement after 1993 required. (60 college credits from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.)
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Prior Law Enforcement experience preferred.
- A valid driver's license required.
- No felony or domestic misdemeanor or any offense, which, if committed in Wisconsin, could be punished as felony or domestic misdemeanor unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
Pre-employment and Post- Offer Testing:
- Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
- Successfully pass a post-employment-offer physical exam and agility screening.
- Successfully pass a non-DOT drug screen and respiratory fit test.
- Successfully pass a psychological examination.
- Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.
Chippewa County offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the following:
- Health Insurance - The County's Health Plan's Third Party Administrator (TPA) is AmeriBen. The network is Anthem BluePreferred network including most medical providers in the Chippewa Valley. The plan has a $2,000 - Individual and $4,000 - Family deductible with an HRA funding. Individual coverage has a $43.75 monthly premium and Family coverage has a $110.68 monthly premium for the 2024 Plan Year. To determine monthly premiums for WPPA Employees, please refer to the WPPA Labor Agreement 2023-2025.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - The County contributes money on the employee's behalf and can be used for qualified Medical, Dental, or Vision expenses. All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan qualify. A total of $600 per person enrolled on the plan, up to a max of 4 - $2,400 annually.
- Near-Site Clinic - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have access to services at ReforMedicine. Services with ReforMedicine are FREE!
- Care Navigation - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have the ability to utilize Alithias. Alithias will help save time and money by answering questions about Healthcare benefits, medical bills, help find high quality, in-network Providers, and high value Providers for all non-urgent clinic services.
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS - ETF) - Employees (GME) will begin contributing 6.9% (2024) immediately to the state pension program through WRS. The County will match at 14.30% for a total of 21.2%. This percentage may change each year based on state requirements. To determine WRS percentages for WPPA Employees, please refer to the WPPA Labor Agreement 2023-2025 or contact Chippewa County Human Resources.
- Additional Insurance Plans Offered: Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
- PTO - accrual equal to 7.09 hours of PTO per pay period (26 pay periods in a year). An employees total accrued PTO may not exceed four hundred eighty (480) hours. PTO hours roll over year to year.
- Holidays - 10 paid holidays per year.
For additional benefit details and premiums, please refer to the Chippewa County website and click Career Opportunities and then Employee Benefits under the Menu on the top left toolbar. Or you may visit the following site: Please refer to the WPPA Labor Agreement 2023-2025 or contact Chippewa County Human Resources.01 Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
02 Please list degree field (if applicable): 03 Do you have at least 30 (thirty) college credits?
04 Please list the number of college credits you have obtained (if applicable): 05 If you do not have 60 (sixty) college credits, are you wiling to obtain within 5 (five) years from date of hire? 06 Do you have non-expired Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certification?
07 Are you currently certified as a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer (Non-Expired LESB Certification in the State of Wisconsin)?
08 If you are currently certified as a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer, please include Training Academy and date of completion: 09 If not certified, are you working toward Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certification?
10 If you are working toward a LESB Certification, include enrollment date and anticipated completion date: 11 If you are hired without a LESB Certification; your job title will be Recruit Deputy while obtaining your certification. You would be required to enroll in the next available Law Enforcement Standards Board class. Do you understand this?
12 If you are a Non-Wisconsin applicant, are you licensed in another state?
13 If out of state, please indicate certification or license including the date issued/expiration date equivalent to LESB: 14 Check only one (1) that best summarizes your law enforcement experience. This experience should match the experience listed on other sections of the application.
- Full time public law enforcement/correctional experience for 2 years or more
- Full time public law enforcement/correctional experience of less than 2 years
- Reserve deputy experience for 2 or more years
- Reserve deputy experience for 6 months to 2 years
- Reserve deputy experience for less than 6 months
- Full time security guard / loss control experience for 2 or more years
- Full time security guard / loss control experience for 1-2 years
- No experience
15 Are you currently Jail Officer Certified? (Non-expired certification)
16 If not certified, are you working toward Jail Officer Certification?
17 If you are working toward Jail Officer Certification, list enrollment date and anticipated completion date: 18 Are you currently TIME System Certified? (Non-expired certification)
19 If you are working toward TIME System Certification, what is the enrollment date and anticipated completion date? 20 Did you complete and pass State Patrol Recruitment Training?
21 Did you complete and pass Correctional Officer Training/Prison Officer Training? (This is not Jail Officer Certification.)
22 Did you complete and pass Intoxilyzer Training?
23 Are you currently trained in basic first aid?
24 Are you currently certified in CPR?
25 Do you currently hold an EMT Certification?
26 Do you currently hold a First Responder Certification?
27 Do you have any other Relevant Training/Current Certifications? Please list your relevant training or training certifications: 28 What is your Veteran Status? *As defined by WI State Statute 45.35 (5)*'
- Non-Veteran
- Veteran
- Disabled Wartime Veteran
- Disabled Wartime Veteran with at least 30% disability
- Spouse of Disabled Wartime Veteran with a disability of at least 70%
- Un-remarried spouse of a Veteran who was killed in action
- Un-remarried spouse of a Veteran who dies of a service-connected disability
29 If you answered Veteran , please enter your dates of Service and where is the discharge recorded: 30 Have you been asked to separate employment or have you been discharged?
31 If yes, please provide details: 32 Have you ever been convicted of any federal felony or of any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony (unless you have been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon)?
33 Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (unless you have been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon)?*The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 amended the Federal Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9). Under these provisions, it is unlawful for an individual convicted of a state or federal misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms or ammunition. Law enforcement officers are not exempt from this law.A misdemeanor crime of violence, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921(33)(a), means an offense that: has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or formerspouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, parent or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. Misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence include all misdemeanors that involve the use or attempted use of physical force (i.e. simple assault, assault and battery)if the offense is committed by one of the defined parties. This is true whether or not the State statute or local ordinance specifically defines the offense as a domestic violence misdemeanor.*
34 Do you have a valid driver's license?
35 This position will work varied hours including day, evening, and night shifts, and will include weekend hours. Are you willing to work the varied schedule as listed?
36 Would you be interested in being a Reserve Patrol Officer if not selected for a full-time position?
37 Employment as a Patrol Officer, Reserve Officer or Recruit Deputy is contingent upon the completion of an extensive background check, physical examination, agility test, drug screen, respiration mask fit, and a psychological exam. If offered a position, are you willing to take and do you consent to the above listed pre-employment testing/examinations?
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