Patrol Officer Eligibility List 2025 - Brown County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $32.32 HourlyLocation : 2684 Development Dr. Green Bay, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-01216Department: SheriffOpening Date: 12/16/2024Closing Date: 1/24/2025 11:59 PM CentralJob SummarySheriff's deputies perform varied duties relating to the protection of life and property within Brown County. Deputies are responsible for interacting with the public in matters requiring knowledge of laws and rules along with agency policies and procedures. They enhance safety of the community through prevention and crime control, preserving peace, regulating traffic and providing emergency services. Sheriff's Deputies are expected to show initiative in identifying and resolving community problems, engaging citizens and serving victims.Preference will be given to candidates who are certified or who will soon be certifiable, unless sponsored.The first round of testing is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th at 5:30 PM. Essential Duties

• Provide effective and efficient patrol coverage of a section during an assigned shift
• Respond to a variety of dispatched calls for service including both emergency and non-emergency incidents
• Investigate crimes and ordinance violations, detect and apprehend violators
• Arrest and make criminal referrals
• Provide back-up assistance to other officers
• Engage in foot pursuits and lawful use-of-force actions to effect the apprehension of offenders
• Ensure traffic safety through regular patrols and traffic stops, warn or arrest traffic violators
• Investigate traffic collisions
• Conduct follow-up investigations
• Establish and maintain perimeter control of active scenes
• Conduct canvasses and searches for suspects, witnesses and evidence
• Collect, safeguard, label and package evidence
• Prepare agency reports including criminal cases for prosecution
• Provide honest, credible courtroom testimony
• Conduct lawful searches including pat-downs, booking, home and vehicle
• Check buildings for security
• Intervene in public and private disputes
• Render first aid and other compassionate care to victims, witnesses and suspects
• Direct traffic
• Transport prisoners
• Provide security to the courts
• Serve civil and criminal process papers
• Represent agency through presentations to groups of various sizes and ages
• Carry, maintain and qualify with agency issued firearm
• Use deadly force in accordance with law and policy
• Ensure proper operation of all assigned equipment
• Perform routine maintenance of agency equipment
• Operate police equipment and vehicles safely and proficiently both in emergency and non-emergency mode
• Maintain punctuality for assigned shifts and work overtime and extra hours as required
• Attend assigned training and conferences
• Respect the constitutional rights of all citizens
• Know and follow agency policies and code of conduct
• Other related duties as assigned by the Patrol Captain

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs related functions as assigned

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Firearms
• Electronic Control Device
• Body Camera
• First Aid Equipment/Tourniquet
• Radar/Lidar
• O.C. Spray
• Expandable or wood baton
• Handcuffs
• Agency police radio equipment
• Squad car emergency use equipment (light bar, siren speaker, etc.)
• Highway safety equipment
• Computer
• Other equipment deemed necessary to perform duties

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Watch this video for more information on our physical agility test:
• Manual dexterity to operate agency firearms, control devices and other equipment
• Intermittent movement from sitting, standing or stooping
• Frequent bending, twisting and squatting; occasional climbing, grappling and swimming
• Physical ability to perform basic law enforcement activities
• Tolerating driving and sitting in a squad car for up to seven hours
• Lifting, bending, climbing and reaching
• Running after a fleeing suspect and jumping over objects
• Ability to physically take a suspect into custody while handling a physical confrontation
• Ability to utilize force to protect one's self or others
• Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes
• Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions
• Withstanding temperature changes in the work environment
• Tolerating exposure to cold, heat, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions
• Tolerating exposure to hazards in the work environment
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical/physical

Minimum Qualifications RequiredEducation and Experience:Associate Degree (or at least 60 Associate Level college credits) or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Licenses and Certifications:Valid Wisconsin Driver's LicenseFirst Aid and C.P.R Certification (preferred but not required)Radar Certification (preferred but not required)Must pass WI DOJ Reciprocity exam if certified from another stateValid Law Enforcement Certification, or must be certifiable in the State of Wisconsin before beginning field trainingKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of State Motor Vehicle LawsKnowledge of statutes and local ordinancesKnowledge of agency policies and proceduresKnowledge of and ability to perform first aidKnowledge of investigative techniques and skillsKnowledge, skill and ability to operate an emergency motor vehicleKnowledge, skill and ability to safely handle agency firearmsProficiency with computer and software programsEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to prepare clear and accurate written reportsAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to accept responsibility and exercise sound judgmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public and other governmental agency personnelAbility to complete required training of physical skillsAbility to work the required hours of the positionAbility to meet the agency's physical standards and maintain good health and fitnessAbility to maintain a professional appearance and demeanorAbility to deal courteously and effectively with people who are fearful, intoxicated, belligerent, resistive, combative, irrational, delusional and/or threatening

• Aptitudes:

High moral character and integrity Ability to handle stress and adversity Conscientious work habits (dependability, initiative, attention to detail, personal accountability) Interpersonal skills (social sensitivity, tolerance, confidence, teamwork) Intellectual abilities (decision making and judgment)

• Other Requirements:

United States Citizenship At least 21 years of age No felony or domestic violence convictions Legally able to carry a firearm For a complete list of requirements: For a summary of benefits offered, click on the link below: Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: Links for special units we have here at Brown County Sheriff's Office:Additional benefits offered:

• Longevity pay - first pay increase after 6 months
• Current top pay of $40.64 is achieved at 72 months
• Pay laterals are considered by the Sheriff for current LEO's looking for a new agency
• No residency requirement
• 10 paid holidays
• Clothing allowance
• 6/3 schedule
• 170 sworn, 18+ specialty units ,5 divisions

01 Are you currently Certified or Certifiable?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I have a date I anticipate being certifiable (finishing 720 academy)
• No, but I would take the reciprocity (out of state transfer) exam

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