Water Patrol Assistant (Seasonal)

Job Summary

To assist Deputy Sheriffs in Racine County with patrol and search and rescue functions on Lake Michigan, Racine Harbor, and Root River.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Deputy Sheriffs, primarily as a deck hand, on search and rescue operations and providing assistance to boaters in need or danger. This will be primarily on Lake Michigan, Racine Harbor, and Root River.
  • This will include towing of disabled boats and involve venturing onto Lake Michigan in severe weather and wave conditions.
• Participate in training sessions conducted in house and by other agencies, such as U.S. Coast Guard, as assigned.
• Accompany Deputy Sheriffs, primarily as a deck hand, while on enforcement related patrol on Lake Michigan, Racine Harbor, and Root River.
• Operate communications facilities and equipment which include, but are not limited to: telephones, radios and water pumps.
• Take messages and accurately disseminate information when applicable.
• Accurately maintain activity log book and other forms as directed.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of patrol boats, offices, and surrounding areas as directed.
• Assist public and boaters seeking information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Receives overall all supervision from Sergeant assigned to Water Patrol. Shift Commander and/or Senior Deputy during those times that Sergeant is not on duty.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice degree is preferred.
• Must possess/obtain Wisconsin DNR certificate within 2 weeks of employment.
• Three (3) years boating experience including a working knowledge of the principles of navigation and seamanship.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to swim one hundred (100) yards or remain afloat for fifteen (15) minutes without the use of any flotation devices.