La Crosse County Sheriff's Office allows for lateral transfer for existing officers, and our Patrol Deputies are issued take-home squad cars
2024 Pay Range: $ $36.33
La Crosse County Sheriff's Office seeks to establish a list of eligible candidates to fill current and future vacancies for Patrol Deputy to perform general duty police work connected with public safety through enforcement of applicable County, State and federal laws and ordinances. Must be willing to accept any shift and will be scheduled weekends and holidays as part of shift rotation. Must be certification eligible, having already completed or be currently enrolled in the police academy.
Associate Experience - What's In It For You? Take-home squad cars. Supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce. Career learning, development, and growth opportunities. Culture of respect and dignity, teamwork, honesty, and integrity. Serving your community in a purposeful and meaningful way. Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits. Excellent benefits:
• •Wisconsin Retirement System - Very stable and strong
• •Health Insurance with options for free care
• •Dental Insurance with many services covered at 100%
• •Life Insurance with short and long-term disability
La Crosse County Respects Diversity
We will be accepting applications until a suitable candidate pool is identified
Essential Job Functions
Patrols highways and designated areas to detect, apprehend and arrest violators of motor vehicle laws and criminal laws; operates traffic enforcement equipment and issues citations. Operates law enforcement vehicle for long periods of time during both day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow. Performs rescue functions at accidents and emergency situations; lifts, drags and carries people away from dangerous situations; provides first aid, orders wreckers and ambulances and aids accident victims, stranded motorists and disabled vehicles. Directs and escorts traffic when necessary; escorts emergency and other vehicles such as oversize loads, etc. Observes and checks business and other property for unlocked doors or signs of criminal activity. Investigates accidents or criminal complaints received concerning violations of the law within guidelines of the department; investigates citizen complaints including suspected criminal activity, animal complaints, domestic disturbances, noise; prepares reports and handles related paperwork. Performs searches of people, vehicles, building and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons. Makes arrests and apprehends suspects, effecting the arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self defense. Puts on and operates a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are used. Protects scenes of crimes and collects and preserves evidence for investigative units; prepares evidence for court hearings and trials pursuant to established procedures; attends court whenever necessary to provide testimony and other evidence. Conducts video and audio surveillance for extended periods of time. Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means. Assists all Law Enforcement agencies as needed. Serves civil and criminal processes, including sales upon executions, lawful seizures of goods, garnishments, etc.; makes proper return of all processes served and reports the service made. Maintains and checks police and personal equipment such as radios, cameras, firearms, handcuffs, uniforms, squad car and related equipment. Prepares reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree. Effectively communicates with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes. Communicates clearly while testifying in courts or other formal settings. Loads, unloads, aims and fires from a variety of body positions handguns, rifles and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•General knowledge of: Federal, State, County and, when applicable, municipal laws, rules and regulations; courtroom procedures and ability to speak effectively in court; the methods and practices employed in the detection and apprehension of criminals.
•Working knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes concerning the care, commitment and transportation of prisoners, civil processes, criminal processes, crimes and misdemeanors.
•Skill in the use and care of firearms and Defensive Arrest Training Techniques.
•Skill in the operation of a patrol car.
•Ability to: gather accurate information and to make clear, concise and objective reports; to enforce, explain and interpret State, County and applicable municipal laws, rules and regulations to people clearly and courteously; operate a police radio which requires a well-modulated voice; render first aid after appropriate training; work effectively with the general public, County officials and employees; and to use various computers and programs including Mobile Data.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Certification: Must have completed the Basic Police Certification Training in Wisconsin within the last three years, or already be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. It would also be acceptable to be enrolled in the Basic Police Certification Training with an expected completion date within six months.
Education: Requires a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits. Preference for Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice.
Background: Must pass criminal background check suitable for working in law enforcement, which includes no felony convictions and no convictions for domestic abuse. Must pass character background investigation as required by the Wis. Law Enforcement Standards Board which "attest to the applicant's fitness to discharge assigned duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer."
Other Requirements: All candidates for this position must pass the required oral examinations as established under County requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States, be a resident of the State of Wisconsin on the date employment is commenced and maintain that residency, have five years of previous driving experience, have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license, and a good driving record. Successful candidates for the position must pass a physical and psychological examination and drug screening.
Employees in this class are offered a comprehensive benefit package including: ~Health Insurance ~Dental Insurance ~Life Insurance ~Wisconsin Retirement System ~Vacation ~Sick Leave ~Holidays ~Deferred Compensation ~Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account For a more detailed overview of each of these benefits, please click
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Have you completed the Basic Police Certification Training in Wisconsin within the last three years, OR are you currently enrolled in the Basic Police Certification Training with an expected completion date within six months, OR are you already certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board?
Yes, I have completed the Basic Police Certification Training in Wisconsin within the last three years.
Yes, I am currently enrolled in the Basic Police Certification Training with an expected completion date within six months.
Yes, I am already certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
I am certified as a law enforcement officer in another state, or by another agency (ie: Border Patrol, Military, etc...) and have at least one year of experience. Therefore, I am eligible to take the test in Wisconsin and forego the Certification Training, unless I fail the test.
None of the above.
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If you are not already certified, please provide the date that you did or will complete Basic Police Certification Training. If you are already certified or eligible to take the exam based on other state or agency certification just type "n/a" here. If you answered question #1 "none of the above", please describe how you believe that you meet the certification requirement for this position.
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Do you have a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits?
Yes
No
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime (including misdemeanors and felonies)?
Yes
No
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If you answered 'yes' to the above question, give date and explain the conviction. (Conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment.)
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