Fillmore County Minnesota

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol Fillmore County to preserve law and order and prevent or discover crimes. Patrol all areas within Fillmore County, including U.S. Highways, State Highways, County Roads and Township Roads. Patrol areas may also include cities within Fillmore County that are with or without their own police department. This also includes Spring Valley, Wykoff, Harmony, Canton and Mabel, which are contracted with the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office for Law Enforcement services.
• Assist local police departments within Fillmore County, other state and local agencies, whenever possible and practical, with situations including but not limited to accidents, domestic assaults, fights, burglaries, thefts, special events or other instances that require assistance.
• Investigation of vehicle accidents, various crimes, and deaths including collection and preservation of evidence.
• Prepare reports documenting work activity.
• Serve Civil Process documents, including but not limited to Summons and Complaints, Court Orders, Foreclosure Notices, Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders and Subpoenas.
• Execute arrest warrants.
• Testify in court and participate in the preparation of court cases.
• Investigate missing persons cases, including but not limited to children and vulnerable adults as necessary and required by law.
• Conduct search and rescue in instances of lost persons, such as hunters, bikers, hikers, cavers, swimmers, boaters and tubers. This may also include downed aircraft and stranded snowmobilers.
• Transport/escort prisoners and others to and from court, jail, other jurisdictions or rehabilitative institutions.
• Assist in medical emergencies, emergency, and natural disaster situations.

Required Ancillary Functions

• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws and ordinances.
• Keep up to date with legislative updates, law changes and court decisions relevant to the performance of duties.
• Attend training as required by the Sheriff and/or POST Board.
• Maintain proficiency in use and maintenance of all department owned and issued equipment.
• Be available for call-out or extended shifts as required.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of streets, highways, and geography of Fillmore County.
• Maintain tactical and technical proficiency with job responsibilities.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.
Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and policies effective in Fillmore County.
• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
• Knowledge of First Aid methods and techniques.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of equipment and weapons used in activities.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively use a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to work independently and often without immediate backup. At times, this position is required to detain, subdue and arrest violent and potentially dangerous people alone.
• Must be able to work long hours and during holidays. This position has the element of personal danger, including life-changing and life-or-death decisions which must be made without delay.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with other law enforcement personnel, attorneys, juveniles, victims/witnesses, media representatives, Judges, social workers, emergency medical personnel, rescue personnel, fire fighters, business and property owners, motorists, road maintenance personnel, educators, students, dispatchers, and the public.
• Qualify and be proficient in several weapons.

Education
Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent as approved by the Minnesota POST Board.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess valid Minnesota Driver's License and current Minnesota Peace Officer License.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Positions in this job typically require: sitting, walking, running, stooping, bending, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position encounters unexpected and prolonged workdays and stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues, conflicts and physical altercations. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects, including persons. Must have the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly skilled movements such as using firearms. Ability to exert mildly heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Ability to exert sufficient physical force to subdue or restrain individuals. Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, tastes, odors, textures etc. associated with job-related objects, materials and ingredients.
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles, buildings, roads, water bodies, and outdoors. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold. Potential for exposure to dangerous situations and angry or violent individuals.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and
• Represent Fillmore County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and

Equal Opportunity Employer
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