Primary Services Deputy

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs protective service work enforcing laws, patrolling assigned area, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring public safety, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Lieutenant.

If selected to move forward in the recruitment process, the written and physical testing will be on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 3:00pm in Hudson, WI. Any questions on the PRT requirements, contact Lt. Coleman in the Sheriff's Office at .

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle observing traffic law violations, suspicious activities or persons, and law and order disturbances; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil process papers as needed; and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Enforces traffic laws; issues traffic citations; performs radar enforcement, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
• Operates computer to perform background checks, criminal histories, missing persons checks, etc.
• Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; testifies in court.
• Prepares and maintains various records and files and prepares reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to provide effective and credible testimony in a court of law.
• General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of the County geography and location of important buildings.
• General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office.
• Skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports.
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.

• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make decisions that are sound, well-informed, and timely, even in stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make recommendations or decisions based on logical reasoning.
• Ability to assess situations, anticipate potential issues, and make decisions that minimize risk.
• Ability to interpret complex information, recognize patterns, and understand the implications of actions or decisions.
• Ability to think conceptually and understand the relationships between ideas that are not immediately obvious.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

• Applicants must be able to complete and pass the Physical Readiness Test…