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Mounted Patrol Volunteer

Brainerd, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol volunteers assist law enforcement personnel in maintaining public safety, search and rescue, and supporting special events. This volunteer ...

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Mounted Patrol Volunteer

County of Crow Wing, MN

Brainerd, MN • On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Location : Sheriff's Office, 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 2025-00036
Department: Sheriffs Office - Volunteers
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 4:30 AM Central
Position Objective
Volunteering for the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol can be a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about horses, law enforcement, and community service. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol volunteers assist law enforcement personnel in maintaining public safety, search and rescue, and supporting special events. This volunteer position involves working with trained horses to patrol designated areas and engage with community members positively and proactively.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assistance with Special Events: Support law enforcement efforts during community events, festivals, parades, and other special events by providing mounted patrols and crowd control assistance as needed.
  • Search and Rescue Support: Assist law enforcement agencies in search and rescue operations in wilderness areas or other locations accessible by horseback.
  • Crime Prevention: Serve as extra eyes and ears for law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities, hazards, or other concerns observed during patrols.
  • Training and Readiness: Participate in training sessions and drills to maintain and improve riding skills, practice mounted patrol techniques, and learn about relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the proper care and maintenance of assigned equipment, including saddles, bridles, and other tack, as well as grooming and caring for the horses.
  • Professionalism and Conduct: Professionally represent the Sheriff's Office at all times, adhering to departmental policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Volunteer applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of a Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office volunteer background screening.
  • Own or have immediate access to a horse and trailer.
  • There is no requirement to live in Crow Wing County, however, members must be able to respond to a callout in Crow Wing County with their horse within one hour.
  • Horses must not be stallions.
  • Members and their horses must be able to demonstrate basic competency skills annually.
  • Members are required to attend a minimum of 50% of the Mounted Patrol meetings, trainings, and special events as well as 30% of callouts.

Volunteer
01
Do you own a horse?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you own a horse trailer and vehicle capable of towing it?
  • Yes
  • No

03
If you answered "No" to question #2, do you have access to a reliable horse trailer and vehicle for training and call-outs?
  • Yes
  • No

04
How long have you been involved with horses?
05
Please list other horse-related groups you belong to. If none, type "none" in the space provided.
06
What horse-related activities have you been involved in? (check all that apply):
  • Owning/Training (horses)
  • Pleasure Riding
  • Training (riders)
  • Showing (pleasure)
  • Endurance Riding
  • Showing (performance)
  • Rodeo-related Events
  • Other

07
If you chose "other" in the previous question, please explain. If none, type "none" in the space provided.
08
What riding disciplines do you engage in?
  • Western
  • English

09
Please rate your riding ability:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert

10
Do you have any law enforcement-related experience?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Can you be called away from work to assist in emergency situations?
  • Yes
  • No

12
Can you respond to a call in Crow Wing County and report to duty with your horse within one hour?
  • Yes
  • No

13
Do you have any other experience, abilities or qualifications that you believe would be beneficial to the duties of a mounted patrol member? Please list and explain. If no other experience, please type "none" in the space provided.
14
The duties and responsibilities of a mounted patrol member are to participate in training, community activities, and other tasks as requested. Do you have the ability to participate in ALL of these duties to the benefit of the mounted patrol?
  • Yes
  • No

15
I am most interested in (check one):
  • Riding Membership
  • Auxilliary Membership

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