Marine Unit Deputy

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00098
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: Union


General Description


Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Lake County is seeking an individual who performs assigned responsibilities to the Marine Unit Division. Duties include rendering service to the general public, protecting life and all property in the County.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties of physical or mental nature in the process of apprehension or during the arrest of violators of criminal or civil law.
• Investigates known criminals, complaints, and enforces County, State, and Local boating regulations and Patrols jurisdictional waters under all traffic and weather conditions.
• Patrols and remains in the assigned geographical area (district) during assigned shift. Operates a marked police boat in the company of another deputy and enforces criminal and motorboat laws, arrests persons suspected of violating ordinances and statutes, including use of physical force as necessary to subdue suspects
• Investigates and prepares written reports on accidents, crimes, suspicious conditions and responds to complaints.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement and police science, as practiced in the State of Illinois.
• Knowledge of State laws and local ordinances which govern the County of Lake.
• Knowledge of how and when to apply the enforcement of laws or the apprehension of criminals.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and to use sound judgment in defusing potentially dangerous human interaction problems.
• Ability to handle stressful, potentially violent situations and individuals in a firm, professional and deliberative manner.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks and to demonstrate good physical and psychological fitness ability in the safe and effective use of firearms, motor vehicles and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to operate a watercraft (boat) in a safe and effective manner according to established policies and procedures.
• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must currently be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer and must possess a current Driver's License.

Education and/or Other Requirements :

• Individual must have a completion of a standard high school program or GED.
• Individual must currently possess a State of Illinois Certification as a police officer and a valid driver's license and complete a certified boating course.
• Completion of a swim test (3rd class - Navy).
• Completion of a County-sponsored physical, to include a possible stress test.

Supplemental Information

• Must work at least 6 shifts per month during the Marine Unit Season.
• This minimally totals 36 hours per month.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to swim and complete a 3rd Class Navy Swim Test. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

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Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at