Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary and Job Duties

Perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer as designated by the command staff under the direction of the elected Sheriff.

This is responsible work enforcing laws and ordinances, providing detention and courtroom services, patrol and guard duty and related supportive law enforcement activities in the Sheriff's Office. Work involves prevention, detection and investigation of accident and criminal activities, security and safety of inmates/prisoners, protection for the public and maintaining law and order. Deputies must be able to act without direct supervision in emergency situations.

100% - Perform Law Enforcement activities within Rock County

• Enforce state laws and county ordinances.

• Respond to citizen requests for assistance.

• Arrest criminal code violators.

• Guard, transport and care for inmates.

• Monitor vehicle traffic on highways and roads within Rock County.

• Investigate vehicle crashes.

• Operate Doppler radar unit in vehicle speed enforcement.

• Write reports, citations, document and maintain files, including using computers for reporting and retrieval.

• Serve legal papers on people, business and places.

• Execute writs, including evictions, repossessions, collection of money and lands.

• Assist with Foreclosure sales, including posting notices, auctions and post sale papers.

• Conduct Child Passenger Safety checks and provide training.

• Transport inmates and juveniles to and from correctional facilities and court.

• Search prisoners for weapons and contraband.

• Provide security to courthouse and courtrooms.

• Acquire, execute, and return warrants and search warrants.

• Collect and process evidence.

• Ability to utilize technology in the performance of job duties.

• Participation on special teams.

• Answer telephone and letter requests from attorneys, plaintiff's and Clerk of Courts.

• Testify in court.

• Operate vehicles and other equipment including firearms during hours of work.

• Conduct criminal investigations.

• Intervene in domestic and mental health disturbances.

• Educate the public on crime prevention techniques.

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

• Perform other work as required

Success Factors (KSA's)

• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.

• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence.

• Knowledge of the geography of the County.

• Knowledge of the standard operating procedures and geneal orders of the Sheriff's Office.

• Knowledge of first aid principles.

• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with those under custody and the public.

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken.

• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation.

• Ability to meet specific physical requirements that may be established by competent authority.

• Ability to develop a working relationship with other allied agencies.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including using computers to generate reports.

• Ability to remain calm in tense or hostile situations.

• Ability to pass certification in the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus.

• Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Ability to restrain an individual and employ all use of force options

• Skill in the use and care of firearms and baton.

• Knowledge of state statutes.

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

• The minimum requirement will be 60 college credits with preference given to candidates that have a Bachelors Degree and State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification.

• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification preferred, but not required.

• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

• Passing score on written examination.

• Pass background investigation, psychological exam, and medical exam that includes a cardiovascular fitness test, drug screening, and psychological evaluation.

• Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or offense punishable in Wisconsin as a felony unless granted absolute and unconditional pardon.

• Required to obtain certification from Wisconsin State Law Enforcement Standards Board Training and legally be able to carry a firearm (employer may provide certification opportunity).

• Attend 24 hours of in-service training to maintain law enforcement certification.

• U.S. citizen.

• Valid Wisconsin Drivers License

Please note the following lateral transfer language for the position of Deputy Sheriff:

Lateral Transfer Pay/Vacation Credit. The Sheriff may determine that a particular appointment be made above the entrance pay rate, up to Step D, in recognition of relevant experience and/or exceptional qualifications. In this scenario, the employee will receive completion credits, as labeled in the wage schedule, towards step progression. For example, if the employee is awarded Step B they have earned 12 months toward movement to Step C. These completion credits only apply to step progression and no other benefits or seniority. Upon completion of the probationary period, the completion credits shall be applied to the employee's vacation allotment up to Step D.

Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Physical elements:

• Ability to lift, push/pull objects weighing up to 165 pounds infrequently.

• Ability to maintain physical control of aggressive disorderly subjects using trained use of force options.

• Ability to frequently sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to utilize sense of smell for detecting smoke or odorous chemicals.

• Ability to hear

• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20

Equipment Use:

• Ability to use computer and computer keyboard.

• Ability to operate vehicles and other equipment including firearms during hours of work

• Ability to operate Doppler radar unit in vehicle speed enforcement

Working Conditions:

• Hazard of physical attack or injury.

• Inside and outside work with exposure to weather conditions.

• Exposure to fire, chemical, electrical, mechanical and firearm hazards.

• Exposure to fast moving vehicles and motor vehicle accidents.

• Exposure to loud noises (firearms and explosives)

• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and contagious diseases.

Rock County Employee

Facts and Benefits Highlights

• Rock County historic and cultural attractions:Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's).

The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.

• Salary:

Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.

• Holidays (Ordinance 18.501):

The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work:

(a) New Year's Day

(b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter

(d) Memorial Day

(f) July 4th

(g) Labor Day

(h) Thanksgiving Day

(i) Friday following Thanksgiving

(j) Day before Christmas

(k) Christmas Day

(l) One Floating Holiday

(m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board.

(n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and/or Vice Chair.

For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.

For employees not working the standard work schedule see the HR Policies and Procedures.

• Vacation (Policy & Procedure Manual 5.47):

Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule:

• Health Insurance including our Wellness component:

Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

• Sick Leave (Policy 5.39):

Sick leave pay shall commence on the first day of any period of illness due to accident, injury, or disease.

All full-time employees shall earn one sick leave day per month of continuous employment. All part-time employees whose regular workweek is sixteen hours or more shall earn one sick leave day on a prorated basis directly in relation to the normal full time employment period. All part-time employees, who work less than sixteen hours per week, shall not earn sick leave. Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue to a maximum of one hundred thirty days.

• Dental Plan:

The County offers a dental plan through Delta Dental and will pay 60% of the applicable

premium for the lowest cost plan. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of

employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

• Vision Plan:

The County offers a vision plan which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made.

Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

• Life Insurance:

The County provides term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan. Employees can purchase insurance in increments based on their salary, up to five times their salary. The County will contribute 20% of the cost for the first increment only - one times the employee's salary. Employees can also purchase coverage for their spouse and/or children.

• Eligibility for this benefit is tied to whether the employee is eligible for retirement benefits. (You must be expected to work for at least 12 months and 1200 hours, or have previously qualified for the WRS)
• Voluntary Benefits:

The County offers voluntary benefits which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

period in the fall. Voluntary benefits may include: Disability, Hospital indemnity, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums for any voluntary benefits elected. Deductions are taken post tax. Please visit the Human Resources intranet page for more information.

• Deferred Compensation:

Employees can participate in one of the identified deferred compensation plans (Nationwide, Wisconsin Deferred Comp, and Security Benefits) at their own cost.

• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care):

Employees can elect to put an annually IRS established amount into a flexible spending account through (EBC) to pay for their own non-reimbursed medical care expenses. Employees can also put in up to $5,000 for dependent care accounts.

If you leave County employment, you have ninety (90) days to submit expenses incurred prior to your last day.

• Retirement:

Rock County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Eligible employees are required to participate. What an employee receives at retirement is dependent upon several factors - age, length of service, salary.

Rock County and the employee make equal contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employer. The contribution rate is addressed in the employment letter.

Employees in protective status have the percentage contributions defined in their respective collective bargaining units.

Employees who have questions about their retirement benefits should contact WRS.

• Bereavement Leave (Policy 5.04):

In the event of a death an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours annually for the purpose of attending a person's wake, visitation, memorial service, funeral, or make necessary arrangements regarding the person's death, within a reasonable time after the occurrence. Reasonable time after the occurrence is defined as within six (6) months from the date of death.

No more than (32) hours can be used for the same decedent.

If additional time is required beyond the thirty-two (32) hours annually, an employee may request to use accumulated vacation, holiday, or comp-time. Sick leave can be used for a parent, spouse, or child only.

Bereavement leave cannot be accrued from one year to the next.

Bereavement leave can be used in increments of quarter hours.

A second or third shift employee may be excused from work the scheduled shift before or after the event, provided the shift begins or ends on the same calendar date of the event.

All leaves under this section shall be prorated based upon the employee's FTE.

• EAP:

The County provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees to use for all kinds of personal and professional assistance. In the case of counseling, professional counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An employee can establish a relationship with a counselor over the phone or set up an in-person appointment with a counselor in the area. As of March 1, 2022, the EAP program will pay for up to six visits.

• Parking:

The County provides free parking at all its facilities.

• Workplace Attire (Policy & Procedures 5.53):

All Rock County employees are expected to present a professional, businesslike image to clients, visitors, customers, and the public. Acceptable personal appearance, like proper maintenance of work areas, is an ongoing requirement of employment with the County. Supervisors should communicate any department-specific workplace attire and grooming guidelines to staff members during new-hire orientation and evaluation periods. Any questions about the department's guidelines for attire should be discussed with the immediate supervisor.

• Employee Identification Badge (Policy & Procedure 5.08)

All Rock County employees shall have and display, an identification badge while conducting official County business. Minimal exceptions, for safety reasons, may be approved by Department Heads.

• Smoking:

All County buildings are smoke free. By County Ordinance anyone visiting or working in any County building is prohibited from smoking closer than 30 feet from any building entrance. The Ordinance also makes the entire Rock Haven Nursing Home a smoke free "campus."

Prior to new hire orientation, please access policy documents here: https://www.co.rock.wi.us/hr

Active Employees: For full policy documents, please visit the Human Resources Intranet page, "Personnel Ordinance" and "Policy & Procedure Manual". https://www.co.rock.wi.us/rchr/

Please note, you may also be subject to department specific work rules.

Still have questions? Call us! Human Resources: 608-757-5520

Agency Rock County

Address 51 S.Main Street

Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545

Phone (608) 757-5520