Patrol Officer (Full Time) with Outagamie County

About the role

Under general supervision of the Patrol Lieutenant, the Patrol Officer patrols assigned area on foot or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and conducts initial felony, misdemeanor, accident and ordinance investigations, interrogating people, issuing citations and warnings, collecting evidence and making arrests when appropriate.
• Patrols assigned area, familiarizing self with residents, establishments, and standard activities and responding as appropriate.
• Covers traffic control for special events and accidents, towing vehicles when appropriate.
• Disperses and addresses public concern at public gatherings.
• Prepares detailed reports of arrests and investigations according to department policy.
• Appears as witness in court, providing clear and accurate testimony.
• Transports prisoners, serves civil process, and provides safety escorts on public roadways during movement of large objects as required.
• Delivers and serves warrants on individuals, transporting persons to court or jail, as directed by warrant.
• Responds to emergency situations and major disasters.
• Provides search and rescue operations as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or G.E.D.
• 60 post high school credits.
• Experience in law enforcement desired.
• Valid Wisconsin's driver's license required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be legally able to possess a firearm.

Skills

• Ability to explain and enforce federal, state, and county laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of county roads, highways, locations, residences, buildings, etc.
• Ability to meet department standards of physical condition.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in wide variety of public crises and maintain good composure and exercise good judgment, especially in emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to remember facts and details accurately and to testify clearly and accurately in court.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of patrol vehicles and police equipment such as firearms.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, county officials, municipal police departments, general public, etc.
• Budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to effectively use tact and diplomacy with co-workers, general public, etc.
• Ability to run, walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee and Family Clinic
• Fitness Center
• Continuing Education

Pay

Details on pay structure are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on shift schedules are not specified in the job posting.