Deputy Sheriff

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy Sheriff, the Deputy Sheriff is responsible to provide law enforcement services for the County; patrol assigned area; enforce laws, rules and regulations; arrest suspects; conduct initial investigations, surveillance, and prepares reports; transport prisoners and mentally ill patients; carry out court orders and other law enforcement related duties; provide mutual aid assistance to other agencies as requested; and perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Patrols assigned areas to enforce all laws and regulations, preserves peace and provides security and detect violators.
• Responds to and investigates motor vehicle accidents, provides medical assistance, requests fire, ambulance and air care, and establishes and secures landing zones as needed.
• Assists stranded motorists.
• Responds to calls for medical assistance, provides first aide care, assists ambulance and rescue crews in patient assessment and treatment; assists in preparation and lifting patients.
• Investigates criminal activity, domestic disputes, death scenes, and assaults; conducts interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects; processes crime scenes and assists investigator by providing information, additional processing of crime scenes, and conducting follow-up investigations as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance and other in-progress calls such as domestic assaults, break-ins, robberies, assaults, and assaults with deadly weapons, or critical incidents requiring immediate attention and quick response.
• Pursues, apprehends and arrests persons involved with criminal activity, on foot or in motor vehicles at high rates of speed and if required uses pursuit intervention techniques and vehicle to vehicle contact as trained to end the pursuit and preserve life and property.
• Investigates all watercraft, ATV OHM, ORV, and snowmobile accidents and deaths on county lakes, waterways, trails and roads; investigates complaints, interviews witnesses and suspects, completes accident reports and enforces all laws, rules and ordinances as applicable.
• Investigates fish, game, and wildlife violations such as trespassing, hunting and fishing violations.
• Communicates with and de-escalates volatile situations involving persons who are mentally ill or under the influence of; narcotics, stimulants, depressants, PCP, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants or other mood altering hazardous or controlled substances.
• Conducts safe and sober and DWI saturation patrol operations; prepares and distributes press releases, trains deputies in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and occupant protection programs, conducts field analysis and surveys of occupant protection usage, prepares and submits safe and sober reports to Minnesota Department of Public Safety; detects and arrests impaired drivers, conducts breath alcohol test and/or urinary or blood evidence collection kits; fills out appropriate forms for submission to County Attorney, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Commissioner of Public Safety.
• Coordinates search and rescue operations on land or water for lost, missing or drowned persons, may involve utilizing multiple agencies and Sheriff's Mounted Posse, vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, and specialized personnel such as; rescue divers.
• Conducts crowd and riot control at fires, accidents, bar fights, and other major events.
• Investigates and completes reports of dangerous, lost, stray animals/ reptiles, and deals with animals according to State Statute or other reasonable means.
• Counsels juveniles and adults in crisis intervention and facilitates family crisis intervention.
• Serves Civil and Criminal complaints, execution summons, subpoenas, complaints, warrants, and harassment/ protection orders; arrests and transports on outstanding warrants within and out of county.
• Responds to variety of nuisance complaints, such as; loud noise/party complaints, animal at large complaints, barking dogs, juvenile and or adult drinking and or drug parties fireworks, etc.
• Councils, instructs, makes recommendations, conducts field training of new deputies, prepares daily performance reports and makes recommendations to administration.
• Testifies in court as arresting or investigating officer in criminal and civil matters; consults with attorneys regarding legal issues and case preparations; prepares necessary reports, logs, forms, evidence, and correspondence as required.
• Reads and understands Supreme, Appellate, and District court decisions regarding work-related issues, such as; traffic enforcement, search and seizure, use of force, investigatory stops, etc.
• Attends required training classes and continuing education classes; completes qualifications necessary to maintain POST license and other certificates, such as; First responder, CPR, Pursuit driving, pursuit intervention techniques, firearms qualifications, use of force, less lethal, and other specialized certifications, (i.e SFST, DRE, firearms instructor, taser instructor, use of force instructor, etc.)
• Maintains proficiency in the use of squad cars/patrol vehicles, patrol/rescue boats, patrol/ rescue snowmobiles, patrol/rescue atv's and accompanying instruments such as; lights, siren, mobile data computer, squad car video camera, radar speed detecting device, patrol rifle, patrol shotgun, defibrillator, first responder kit and oxygen kits; conducts maintenance, and safety checks of these items as well as cleaning and upkeep.
• Maintains firearm proficiency in; duty weapons, Glock handgun, AR-15, M-16, M-14, shotguns, tasers and off-duty weapons.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in computers and related software, such as; Computer Information Systems (CIS), National Crime Information Center, Microsoft word, Packet Cluster, Cerulean, DVS website, Predatory Offender website, State Legislature website, etc.
• Responds to and assists Jail and Correction Deputies with defiant and out-of-control inmates.
• Provides security for visiting dignitaries, courthouse, court rooms, crime scenes and a variety of other people and places within our county.
• Works with Department of Homeland Security, Red Cross and Civil defense personnel during severe or threatening weather, disasters natural or manmade, such as; fires, flooding, tornadoes, and terrorist attacks. Identify possible terrorist targets; hospitals, schools, busses, animal confinement farms, fuel, propane facilities, natural gas deposits and gas companies, food-processing facilities, etc.
• Performs physical demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals for other organizations and citizen customers.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency.
• Performs other related functions as specified in Minnesota Statutes, as required by the County Board, assigned, or apparent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to get along well with others and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with and defuse conflict.
• Knowledge and ability to operate modern law enforcement technology with proficiency, including software and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with only moderate supervision in completing multi-dimensional projects and performing required tasks.
• Ability to organize records and files.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to analyze problems and assist in establishing procedures for their resolution.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires incumbent to work outside, inside, on uneven ground; on slippery surfaces; alone, with others, around others and have contact with the public.
• Exposed to toxic conditions; noise; excessive noise; vibration; infectious diseases; bodily injury; explosive material/equipment; moving objects; heat; extreme heat; cold; extreme cold; wetness; humidity; and marked changes in temperature or humidity.
• Activities that occur continuously include: hearing; use of fingers, wrists, and hands for handling, fine manipulating and sense of touch; seeing with near vision, far vision, depth perception, accommodation, color vision and peripheral vision; problem solving; analytical ability; communicating verbally; using interpersonal skills; working with interruptions; and time management.
• Activities that occur frequently include: exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; sitting; hearing; communicating in writing; use of organizational skills; and concentration.
• Activities that occur occasionally include: exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; standing; walking; reaching at, above and below shoulder level with the right, left and both shoulders at the same time; use of fingers, wrists and hands for repetitive, non-repetitive or consistent actions; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching our crawling; use of taste and smell; and using creativity.
• Activities that occur infrequently include: exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; pushing; twisting; bending; climbing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers and/or light traffic)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in law enforcement or related field
• Minnesota P.O.S.T. certified
• First Responder Certified

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, sociology, psychology or related field
• Experience as a certified peace officer
• Experience as a Deputy County Sheriff

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background, physical, job-related physical strength and agility, drug and alcohol, and psychological examinations.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Execution of, and compliance with, a confidentiality agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Due to the 24/7 nature of the position, the position will average forty- (40) hours per week. Evening, holiday and additional hours may be required as assigned.

EQUIPMENT/ JOB LOCATION:

This position will be located in the Waseca County Security Building. Equipment used to perform required functions include, but is not limited to: Computer equipment; boats; snowmobiles; ATV's; weapons: handguns, rifles, shotguns; Tasers, handcuff's; shackles; belt chains; ASP; mace; oxygen equipment; defibrillator and other first aid equipment; cell and landline phones; speed radar; video recorders; copy machine; cameras; Breath testers Intoxilyzer and (PBT) Preliminary Breath test. This position does require the operation of an automobile.

OSHA/ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position must meet related OSHA standards and requirements.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

To Apply please visit our website at www.co.waseca.mn.us/jobs.aspx

Waseca County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License or certification:

• valid driver's license and able to drive in the State of MN (Required)