Patrol Deputy
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Do you want to be a part of an energetic team with opportunities such as SWAT, drug task force, boat and water patrol, ATV and snowmobile patrol, drone operator, or K9 handler?Do you want to live and work in a community that supports our Law Enforcement?Do you want to work for an agency that collaborates with and works alongside other agencies?Apply to work for Freeborn County.We provide our employees with quality training and equipment so they can provide our citizens with their best. Patrol Deputy duties include: protecting and assisting the public by responding to a variety of citizen complaints; responding to emergencies such as accidents, fires, domestics, fights, burglaries and alarms; performing routine traffic patrol and ensuring business and village security; assisting Detectives by performing investigative groundwork for illegal activity; performing a variety of routine paperwork and reports related to investigations, emergencies, accidents and arrests; providing court security, performing civil process, and transporting prisoners; and working with and assisting other agencies, emergency services and social services.Freeborn County offers a robust benefits package including: vacation / sick, life insurance, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, AFLAC, PERA, Nationwide Retirement, flex spending, medical with generous VEBA contributions, and a free clinic for employees and their family members who are covered under the county insurance.Qualifications: High School graduate, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or relevant field.Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license, and must be Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible to be licensed at time of employment.Wage range $34.51/hr - $46.31/hr, annual COLA and step increases to top wage.Job DetailsThe Patrol Deputy is responsible for patrolling County roads, city roads, State Highways, Interstates,conducting snowmobile and boat patrol, enforcing state and local laws. This position responds to citizencomplaints and emergencies and investigation of illegal activity. Under direction of the Sheriff andsupervisors, this position performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property and enforce locallaws and ordinances throughout Freeborn County. Duties include: protecting and assisting the public byresponding to a variety of calls or citizen complaints; responding to emergencies such as crashes, fires,domestic assaults, fights, burglaries, and alarms; assisting detectives by investigative groundwork for illegalactivity; performing a variety of court duties, and paperwork; resolving conflict and mitigating civildisagreement. This position must maintain good relationships and assist other departments and other lawenforcement agencies, emergency services and social services.Duties and Responsibilities- Patrol Freeborn County to protect and respond to the public while preserving law and orderand prevent or discover crimes. Patrol all areas within Freeborn County, including U.S.Highways, State Highways, County Roads and Township Roads. Patrol areas may alsoinclude cities within the County that are with or without their own police department.- Assist local police departments within Freeborn County, other state and local agencies,whenever possible and practical, with situations including but not limited to crashes, domesticassaults, fights, burglaries, thefts, special events or other instances that require assistance.- Performs routine patrol that includes traffic enforcement in cities and county parks.- Investigation of vehicle crashes, various crimes, and deaths including collection andpreservation of evidence and statements. Makes arrests as needed.- Prepare reports documenting actions/incidents during the call for service in a timely mannerand serve civil and legal paperwork, including but not limited to Summons and Complaints,Court Orders, Foreclosure Notices, Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders andSubpoenas.- Testifies in court and participates in preparation of court cases.- Drafts and execute search documents, property, and evidence pertaining to a crime.- Prioritizes calls for service on severity basis and responds to most severe first.- Responds to critical incidents that require the SWAT Team.- Investigate missing persons cases, including but not limited to children and vulnerable adultsas 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 strandedsnowmobilers.- Provide security/transports of prisoners.- Respond and assists in medical emergencies, fires, and natural disaster situations.- Works with other departments/ agencies (Fire, other law enforcement agencies, socialservices and court services).- Trains, maintains, and recertifies in accordance with FAA regulations to operate a drone.- Prepares and instructs course work, files, and maintains paperwork associated with FieldTraining/Firearms/Use of Force/Taser trainings.Additional Duties and Responsibilities- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws andordinances.- Keep up to date with legislative updates, law changes and court decisions relevant to theperformance of duties.- Attend training as required by the Sheriff and/or POST Board.- Maintain proficiency in use and maintenance of all office owned and issued equipment.- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of streets, highways, and geography of FreebornCounty.- 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 becalled upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.Position RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and policies effective in Freeborn 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 interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduleform.- Work complexity includes complex and significant variables, which requires analytical abilityand inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual orcomplex situations.- Ability to handle a variety of typical assignments and problems under moderate supervisionwithin standard operating procedures.- Ability to apply considerable analytical skills to select, evaluate, and interpret data fromseveral sources.- Effective communication skills to provide regular contact with office, outside agencies and thepublic.Education and Experience- Two-year Associates degree in Law Enforcement or equivalent as approved by theMinnesota POST Board.Licenses/CertificationsThis position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses:- MN Peace Officer License- Emergency Vehicle Operation Course- Firearms/Use of Force/Taser- Class D Driver's License or equivalent- AED/First Aid and CPREquipment and Tools Responsibilities- Frequently operates squad car, radar, recording equipment, computer, cameras, PBT, andoffice equipment. Intermittently must operate drone, boat, snowmobile, ATV, hand held Lidar,night vision, medical supplies and other County vehicles.- Intermittently use fire extinguisher and AED.- Continuously carries firearm, taser, baton and less lethal equipment.Physical and Mental RequirementsPositions in this job typically require: sitting, walking, running, stooping, bending, feeling, manualdexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position encounters unexpected andprolonged workdays and stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues, conflicts and physicalaltercations. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force onoccasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects, including persons.This position is exposed to threats, trauma, offensive language, and deadly assault. This positionoccasionally performs under tight deadlines and attention to detail.The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.Working ConditionsMost 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 forexposure to dangerous situations and angry or violent individuals.The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those anemployee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.Competencies Common to All County Positions- Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all office andapplicable County policies and procedures- Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expectedfrom all staff.- Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willingassistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quicklyas possible.- Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all-important matters whichpertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.- Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts andconstituencies.FREEBORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)