The Deputy Sheriff patrols and investigates activities, traffic control, crowd control, and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation, and other routine law enforcement duties. Other duties must be performed as assigned by the Sergeants, Patrol/Investigations Captain, Chief Deputy Sheriff and/or the Sheriff.

First review of applications on August 28th, 2026ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains order, responds to emergencies, protects people and property, and enforces motor vehicle and criminal law and County ordinances
Arrests perpetrator of criminal act or submits citation or warning to violator of motor vehicle or County ordinance
Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
Directs traffic flow and reroutes traffic in case of emergencies
Reviews facts to determine if criminal act or statute violation is involved
Evaluates complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
Investigates traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if crime has been committed or Motor vehicle laws are violated
Provides road information to assist motorists; relays complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency communication center
Maintains vehicle and equipment.Informs supervisor if repair is needed
Cautions, evicts, or apprehends violators of laws and regulations
Completes reports and required documentation per department policy in an accurate and timely manner
Maintains up-to-date job knowledge, certifications, licenses and registrations.Keeps up to date on laws, rules and regulations.Recommends policy/procedure changes to supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in police science or related field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver's License that will allow unrestricted performance of Deputy Sheriff duties
Valid Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer certification or be certifiable upon hire
Jackson County residency must be established prior to completion of the one-year probationary period

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of police communication methods and techniques
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data and property
Knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process
Knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances and other regulations which apply to county lands and facilities

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in enforcement situations required
Utilize effective communication skills; be polite, courteous and professional in manner
Problem Identification skills – identifying the nature of problems
Social Perceptiveness skills – being aware of other' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Critical Thinking skills – using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Speech skills – talking to others to effectively convey information
Active Listening skills – listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Judgment and Decision Making skills – weighing the relative risks and benefits of a potential action

ABILITY

Documenting/Recording Information – entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format
Resolving Conflict, Negotiating with Others – handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, resolving grievances or otherwise negotiating with others
Communicating with Other Workers – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources
Operating Vehicles or Equipment – running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment
Performing General Physical Activities – performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs such as in physical handling of persons or objects
Establish and Maintain Relationships – developing constructive and cooperative working relations among the county and other agencies
Ability to read and interpret documents and laws in the English language
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Inductive and deductive reasoning – ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense

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