JOB REQUIREMENTS: Integrity - Professionalism - Fairness - Teamwork
Interested in joining a team of professionals who are focused on safety,
the welfare of others, and community impact? Apply to become a Security
Deputy in Door County! Applications are currently being accepted to
create an eligibility list for future vacancies. As a Security Deputy,
you will work under the general direction of the Sheriff, and/or her
designee. The Shift Sergeant is the direct supervisor. Security Deputies
are responsible for enforcing all state, county, and federal laws and
regulations; investigating criminal activities; assisting citizens;
making arrests; completing criminal & process serving and routine public
relations activities; and performing various duties within the County
Jail. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to
commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled
days and hours is expected. Security Deputies are responsible for
providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Security Deputies are eligible for the lateral transfer program
incentive. No residency requirement for this position. For
consideration, apply today! Essential Job Functions Supervise prisoners
by conducting regular security checks of the general jail areas, housing
units, kitchen, laundry, programs room, recreation area, Huber area and
visitation. Conduct regular security inspections of all areas of the
facility to help ensure the security and safety of prisoners, staff and
visitors. Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course
of action in dealing with routine duties, emergency situations, and
overall jail operations. Conduct prisoner intake procedures which
include medical/mental health screenings, administering a PBT, pat down
search, fingerprinting, photos, inventory property, receipt money, enter
data into records management system, assign clothing/bedding and
appropriate housing assignments. Prepare reports including daily
activity logs, visitation logs, intake and release paperwork, commissary
records, incident reports, medical/mental health screening forms, etc.
Distribute prisoner medications, meals, laundry, mail and commissary.
Respond to prisoner disturbances, medical or mental health emergency or
requests for assistance. Provide assistance to prisoners in dealing with
medical or mental health needs. Prepare prisoners for travel to court,
visits from attorneys and transport prisoners between the jail and
courts. Process Huber prisoners in and out of the facility for work
release. Confirm the prisoners are abiding by the established rules of
the facility in documented reports and take appropriate disciplinary
action for violations. Carry out duties in conformance with Federal,
State, County and City laws and within departmental policies and
procedures. Perform transports of prisoners outside the facility.
General Job Functions 1. Works an assigned shift using own judgment in
deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and
emergency situations without assistance. 2. Coordinates activities with
other officers/deputies or other departments as needed, exchanges
information with officers/deputies in other law enforcement agencies,
and obtains advice from the District Attorney\'s Office and Corporation
Counsel Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and
assigned. 3. Administer proper breathalyzer procedure. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience High School
diploma or equivalent. Two (2) year Associate degree from an accredited
Wisconsin technical college system or its accredited equivalent from
another state or a minimum of sixty (60) fully accredited college level
credits, preferred. Successful completion of Correction Training Officer
(CTO) training and evaluation program within the first twelve (12)
months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge of
laws, regulations, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures
which impact duties in jail. Knowledge of personal self-defense.
Knowledge of current policing jail methods and procedures. Ability to
use tact and discretion to optimize safety and control. Ability to react
quickly, both mentally and physically, to any situation. Ability to
prepare accurate reports. Ability to operate a variety of jail equipment
to include but not limited to: radio, handcuffs, computer, first aid
equipment, copy machine, fax machine, camera, fingerprint equipment,
intoxilyzer, PBT, Taser, SCBA equipment, and other related equipment. 8.
Knowledge and ability to use a computer and current software programs.
9. Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working
relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county
officials, and general public. 10. Ability to read, comprehend, and
communicate, both verbally and in writing. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.co.door.wi.gov