Deputy Sheriff - FULL TIME

Job Description

The Deputy Sheriff (Patrol) is responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include responding to requests for assistance from the public; deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; and receiving processing recording storing maintaining and releasing evidence; protecting crime scenes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Patrols an assigned area to pro-actively enforce local ordinances and State laws; protects people and property through crime prevention techniques and enforcement; provides traffic control; conducts building searches and tracks suspects; and performs building and property security checks.

2. Responds to calls for service; enforcement; vehicle and non-vehicle accidents; medical assistance; or safety; collects information; assists with medical emergencies; determines if a violation of the law has occurred and determines need for further action.

3. Conducts initial investigations regarding complaints; protects crime scenes; questions individuals involved in incidents; gathers information; receives; processes; records; stores; and maintains; evidence; determines laws; regulations; or rules violated; apprehends criminals and offenders; prepares information and documentation for trial; and testifies credibly and truthfully in court.

4. Assists the public with various safety and convenience services to include unlocking vehicles; animal complaints; providing directions; answering general questions; providing safety advice/resources; warning of unsafe/dangerous areas; and mediating civil situations.

5. Prepares and maintains incident reports; records; and other documentation; completes basic operational reports.

6. Assists in controlling inmate population; transports inmates; and provides courtroom security.

7. Performs duties related to the execution of court orders and legal process service.

8. Uses lawful and authorized force to control and arrest those subject to legal detention.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned or as it becomes apparent in carrying out other responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully; an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge; skill; and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situations.

2. Ability to work independent of direct supervision.

3. Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.

4. Thorough knowledge of traffic and criminal codes.

5. Thorough knowledge of laws governing federal; state; civil and criminal procedures regarding rules of evidence; search and seizure; laws of arrest; constitutional law; court procedures; and civil rights.

6. Ability to compile and analyze facts and evidence and to make valid civil and criminal recommendations.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; the general public; other law enforcement; and criminal justice agency personnel.

8. Ability to perform assigned duties and tasks in an effective; efficient; and safe manner.

9. Ability and knowledge to operate law enforcement equipment with logic and caution.

10. Ability to use computer; recorder; camera equipment; firearms and electronic equipment.

11. Ability to lawfully and competently possess a firearm.

12. Ability to provide credible and truthful testimony.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Active Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) License (or ability to activate upon hire);

Valid MN Class D driver’s license;

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention;
• Law enforcement weapons and equipment;
• Applicable Federal; State; and local laws; rules; and regulations;
• Applicable statutory and case law governing federal; state; civil and criminal procedures regarding rules of evidence; search and seizure; arrest; constitutional law; court procedures and civil rights.
• County geography and addressing system;
• Safety principles and practices;
• Defensive techniques;
• Report preparation techniques;
• Physical apprehension; handcuffing; and restraining techniques;
• Legal operation of motor vehicles;
• Computer operation and related software applications;
• Customer service principles;
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Modern office technology.
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Applying law enforcement principles and practices;
• Utilizing a variety of law enforcement weapons and equipment competently; logically and safely;
• Applying applicable Federal; State; and local laws; rules; and regulations in a fair and impartial manner;
• Maintaining records and preparing reports;
• Compilation and analysis of facts and evidence to make valid civil and criminal recommendations;
• Presenting and attending training sessions regarding public safety; legal principles; procedures; operations; and enforcement;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Providing customer service;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers; supervisors; the general public and others to sufficiently and accurately exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Exercise rational judgement;
• Lawfully and competently possess a firearm;
• Provide credible and truthful testimony;
• Deal with situations and people effectively and professionally in stressful situations;
• Work independently of direct supervision;

• Perform assigned duties and tasks in an effective; efficient and safe manner.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing; crouching; reaching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling; talking; hearing; seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally including rare occasion of up to 200 pounds with assistance of co-workers; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous materials; such as chemicals; blood; and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; and other adverse environmental conditions; such as; challenging behaviors; imminent danger; and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel to external locations/organizations.

Must maintain good physical; mental and emotional fitness.

Additional Information

· Must pass a full background check.

· Must pass a physical examination.

· Must pass a psychological examination.

· Schedule may vary.

In addition to competitive starting wages that are based on experience and education Meeker County also offers the following benefits:

· 24-hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees pro-rated for PT employees Retirement pension through the MN PERA

· Student Loan Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Referral Program

· Catastrophic Medical Leave Program

· Employee Recognition Program

· $20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees

· County contribution towards single and/or family plan Health Savings Accounts

· Employment with Meeker County qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GRADE LEVEL: 9Ds

2025 SALARY RANGE: $33.62 - $43.77

Application Special Instructions

Attach a cover letter and resume in addition to completing the online application.

Meeker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.