Salary : $67,902.00 - $94,986.00 AnnuallyLocation : Willmar, MNJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400074Department: Law EnforcementDivision: SheriffOpening Date: 12/24/2024Closing Date: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM CentralDescriptionThe 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 and water craft accidents and deterring violators; investigating accidents and criminal incidents; preparing incident reports; receiving, processing, recording, storing, maintaining and releasing evidence and protecting crime scenes.A shift differential of $1.25 per hour may apply.Job DutiesPatrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws; investigates crimes and accidents; collects evidence; interviews witnesses and suspects; surveys traffic; prevents accidents; conducts security checks and search warrants; makes arrests; issues citations; and/or protects crime scenes.Responds to requests for assistance from the public, including collecting information, assisting with possible medical emergencies or other convenience services, mediating disputes, and determining need for further action.Prepares, maintains, updates, and/or submits reports related to day-to-day activities utilizing established procedures and guidelines; and retrieves, receives, processes, records, stores, maintains, and releases evidence.Ensures the security and order of the court; presents evidence, provides recommendations, and testifies in court; performs duties pertaining to court order execution, including serving legal documents or warrants, and transporting prisoners.Operates and/or maintains vehicles, equipment, and/or specialized weapons to conduct law enforcement activities, including, driving emergency vehicles; rescuing hostages; performing underwater search and recovery of evidence.QualificationsAssociate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Law Enforcement or related field.Peace Officers Standards and Training License or eligible to be licensed at time of appointment. Supplemental InformationKnowledge of:
- 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;
- Physical apprehension, handcuffing, and restraining techniques;
- Educational programming principles and practices;
- Computer operation and related software applications.
Skills:
- Applying law enforcement principles and practices;
- Utilizing a variety of law enforcement weapons and equipment;
- Applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Maintaining records and preparing reports;
- Providing customer service;
- Presenting and attending training sessions regarding public safety;
- Using computers and related software applications;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space- related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; and may be expected to travelThis position is not eligible for benefits.