What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Mower County?
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the Deputy Sheriff position. This position is a full-time union position working 12-hour shifts. This position works weekends and holidays. Starting 2024 Wage is: $33.90 ~ $39.17/hour an additional $2.00/hr. between 5pm-7am and 40₵/hr. on Sundays.
The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for conducting law enforcement activities to ensure public safety. Responsibilities may include responding to requests for assistance from the public; preventing traffic accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; ensuring the security and order of the court; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence; and protecting crime scenes. It is of utmost importance that person’s in this position conduct themselves in a manner both at work and outside of work in a manner that does not cause concern regarding their ability to be able to provide credible and effective testimony.
This position requires an Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates are required to have Peace Officers Standards and Training License. A valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License is also required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention
- Law enforcement weapons and equipment
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
- County geography
- Safety principles and practices
- Defensive techniques
- Report preparation techniques
- Providing customer service
- Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques
- Educational programing principles and practices
- Computer operation and related software applications
Mower County provides 13 Paid Holidays and a minimum of 20 Days Paid Time Off per year as well as an excellent benefit package for full-time positions.
Salary : $34 - $39