Deputy Sheriff Field Services Patrol

1. Law Enforcement Operations

• Apply law enforcement practices to county ordinances state and federal laws.
• Respond to emergencies safely and promptly.
• Prevent crime and protect property and persons.
• Control and regulate crime scenes and emergencies.
• Respond to calls for service and public concerns.
• Conduct criminal investigations and gather/preserve evidence.
• Arrest suspects and file reports.
• Testify competently in court.
• Enforce laws related to recreational activities.
• Enforce laws and ordinances specific to school property.

• Communicate professionally and courteously at all times.
• Educate the public on safety issues through programs and presentations.
• Conduct youth and community programs.
• Maintain relationships with school staff students and administration.
• Provide instruction in schools on safety and prevention topics.
• Communicate effectively with other agencies and the public.

• Render first aid and conduct rescue/recovery operations.
• Monitor and assist emergency service providers in dangerous situations.
• Respond to recreational emergencies (e.g. snowmobiles boats ATVs).
• Cooperate with other agencies in rescue and recovery efforts.

• Document incidents thoroughly and accurately.
• Receive evaluate prioritize and disseminate information efficiently.
• Complete and file affidavits for civil processes.
• Maintain knowledge of department programs and refer inquiries appropriately.

• School Resource Officer: Respond to school-related incidents provide consultation and maintain presence in schools.
• Civil Process Deputy: Serve legal documents pursue leads for personal service and file necessary paperwork.
• Recreational Patrol Deputy: Maintain equipment enforce recreational laws and assist parks department.
• Court Services Deputy: Provide court security coordinate transportation and assist with court-related tasks.

• Maintain LESB law enforcement certification.
• Attend training and staff development activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and team problem-solving.
• Provide backup during absences or peak workloads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain integrity and honesty.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and management.

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED
• Sixty (60) fully accredited college credits or an Associate degree in Law Enforcement or

• Ability to complete training and become certified as a law enforcement officer.
• As an alternative to the post high school education requirements the Sheriffs Deputy

• Knowledge of county ordinances state laws standards of care and procedures

• Knowledge of civil process laws and procedures and the ability to properly serve the

• Superior Customer Service and Community Focus
• Integrity/Honesty
• Accountability
• Organizational Capability
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Stress Tolerance
• Self-Management
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Leveraging Technology

• Current Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certification

• Must possess a valid drivers license from state of Wisconsin.
• Must maintain LESB law enforcement certification

• Must pass a law enforcement officers background investigation.
• Must pass a standardized psychological screening for law enforcement officers.
• Must pass a standardized physical exam for law enforcement officers.
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner sometimes at high speeds often in inclement weather.
• Must have the ability to safely and effectively discharge handguns shotguns and rifles sometimes under high stress situations in various conditions.
• Must have the ability to properly deploy various tools of force and restraint common to the Law Enforcement profession.
• Must be a resident of Wisconsin and reside within 15 miles of Polk County.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Verbal threats or assaults or physical assaults by suspects arrested persons inmates or intoxicated individuals.
• Intense levels of stressful activities.

• Harsh environmental conditions including extreme cold wind rain snow and thunderstorms.

• Usually moderate and occasionally loud.

• Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.
• Regularly stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms talk and hear.
• Occasionally stoop kneel crouch and crawl.

• Lift and/or move up to or more than 100 pounds.
• Use weapons or objects to defend him/herself and/or others.
• Use physical force to control subdue or arrest combative individuals.

• Close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.