OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, make quick decisions, and process information based upon limited information. Must be able to assume responsibility and function calmly in emergency situations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Must have the ability to read and comprehend what has been read, and write legibly; adding and subtracting are necessary for preparing reports, citations, statutes, and interpreting maps and is essential to satisfactorily functioning in this role. Must be certified or certifiable, or capable of becoming certified within one (1) year of the date of hire. [Training qualification requirements may be altered, as long as a specific plan exists to comply with the requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau].
Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies. Some initiative and independent judgment is exercised in performing work assignments, although unusual problems may be referred to a supervisor for advice on procedural or policy matters. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movements such as using a firearm, Taser, flashlight, baton, OC, handcuffs, restraints, fire extinguisher, camera, etc. Ability to operate motor vehicle under stress, computer keyboard, emergency communications equipment, boats, snowmobiles, ATV and other general office equipments. Ability to handle, load, unload, move and guide material using simple tools and heavy lifting. Ability to exert sufficient effort in performing Sheriff Deputy Duties, involving stopping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Ability to lift, push, pull, drag, or carry at least 150 pounds. Ability to run and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to exert sufficient physical force to restraint and subdue individuals. Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of color, forms, sounds, tastes, odors, textures, etc. associated with objects, materials, and ingredients.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens is considered High for this position.
