Enforce state, county and federal civil and criminal laws and provide for the public protection.

a. Investigate reported crimes.
b. Make criminal arrests and process evidence.
c. Testify in court.
d. Respond to serious incidents that are in progress.
e. Enforce traffic laws and investigate traffic accidents.
f. Serve civil process such as restraining orders, subpoenas, evictions, executions against property etc.
g. Transport arrestees and inmates to jail or prison.
h. Initiate emergency detention proceedings when persons meet legally established criteria.
I. Implement crime prevention strategies and maintain a visible community presence.
j. Conduct searches for lost or missing persons.
k. Coordinate with TAD officer for inmate compliance.
l. Carry out any other duties assigned by the Sheriff or designee.

a. Must be at least 21 years of age.
b. No felony criminal convictions.
c. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
d. 60 college credits preferably in a criminal justice related field.
e. Must meet minimum standards for a law enforcement officers as established by the Wisconsin Bureau of Training and Standards

Physical Requirements:
a. Have the ability to arrest combative persons. This includes subduing and handcuffing an arrested person.
b. Proficiency in the use of all issued weapons; firearms, impact weapons, chemical munitions, electrical stun devices etc.
c. Drive assigned vehicle for long periods of time for long distances in any weather or road condition.
d. Climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs.
e. Be agile enough to rapidly enter or exit assigned vehicle.
f. Walk or remain on feet for extended distances or periods of time.
g. Visual ability must be keen enough to operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with the law in bright or low light situations.
h. Must be able to maintain proficiency with firearms and visually identify an intended target.
I. Ability to carry at least 50 pounds for 50 feet.
j. Sit or stand for long periods without injury.
k. Ability to drag 150 pounds on a smooth level surface 50 feet in one minute.
l. Have normal hearing with or without hearing aid.

Full-time employees are offered benefits.

Wages:
Wages are paid every other Friday. Wages are based on a 2080 hour work year.

Shifts and Work Hours:
The Bayfield County Sheriff's Department operates twenty-four (24) hours per day, 365 days per year. Deputy Shifts are: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am. Employees will work four days on, four days off.

Probationary Period:
New employees are placed on a probationary status for one (1) year. Probation may be extended for up to one (1) additional year.

Insurance:
Health insurance is available. The employer pays 83% of family, employee + one, and single plan premiums. Employees may received an additional 5% premium reduction if they participate in the county's wellness program. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.

Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.

Sick Leave:
Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight hours per month and can accumulate up to 960 hours.

Vacation:
After one (1) year: 40 hours
After Two (2) years: 80 hours
After Six (6) years: 120 hours
After Fifteen (15) years: 160 hours
After seventeen (17) years: 170 hours
After eighteen (18) years: 180 hours
After twenty two (22) years: 200 hours

Up to three (3) days of vacation may be carried over to the next year.

Holidays:
Holidays are given to the employee in a 110-hour comp bank. 50 hours are given on 1/1 of each year and 60 hours given on 7/1 of each year.

New Year's Eve New Years Day
Memorial Day Labor Day
Veteran's Day Spring Holiday
Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving
Fourth of July
Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Retirement:
Wisconsin Retirement System.

An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.