Nature of Work:
This position is responsible for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Morrison County. A Patrol Deputy is generally the first response to situations requiring a law enforcement presence ranging in levels of assistance from mailbox vandalism to searching for lost persons to homicide investigator from the department.
Communicates with:
Internally - All Sheriff staff.
Externally - State/county/city entities and public.
Supervision:
N/A
Essential Work Functions:
- Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects.
- Responds to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collects information, assists with possible medical emergencies, and determines need for further action; performs lifesaving procedures.
- Performs investigations regarding complaints; questions individuals involved in incidents; gathers information and evidence; determines laws, regulations, or rules broken; prepares information and documentation for trial.
- Apprehends criminals and offenders.
- Performs civil process operations. Prepares and presents educational programs regarding laws, rules, regulations, and safety.
- Testifies in court, explaining evidence and observations collected and/or made during incidents that result in criminal prosecutions or civil disputes.
- Maintains records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and traffic accidents; enters data into Records Management System.
- Drafts and executes search warrants.
- Transports inmates and provides security for courtroom, other law enforcement agency or medical facility if necessary.
- Performs the duties of a Deputy Coroner to include investigating death scenes.
Other Work Functions
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:
- Requires two years of formal training in tech or associate degree.
- Less than one (1) year of experience required.
- Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Valid MN driver's license.
- Peace Officers Standards and Training License.
- Knowledge of:
- Law enforcement weapons and equipment
- Safety principles and practices
- Defensive techniques
- Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques
- (EMSRB) First responder certification.
- Firearms license and certification.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course certification.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Persons with disabilities:
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Exposed to:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office environment
X
Sitting, standing
X
Walking, reaching, pulling
X
Typing/data entry
X
Talking, hearing
X
Close and distance vision
X
Heavy (Over 60 pounds of force)
X
Challenging or threatening behaviors
X
Hazardous physical conditions
X
Hazardous materials
X
Atmospheric Conditions
X
Travel
X
Extreme temperatures
X
Environmental
X
Work with high detail/deadlines
X