Salary: $35.45 - $49.72 Hourly Location : Faribault, MN Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-080 Department: Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 09/30/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS OCTOBER 30TH Sheriff Deputy Patrol provides law enforcement services to the residents of Rice County to include criminal patrol, investigation and follow-up on crimes committed or reported, and enforcement of traffic, water, hunting, fishing, recreational vehicle and park regulations, rules and statutes. The Sheriff Deputy Patrol performs other related law enforcement activities or orders of the court within Rice County and elsewhere in the State of Minnesota, where mutual aid agreement exist, to protect and serve 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Patrol Deputy carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. There is a duty to perform all of the above in an increasingly hostile environment against law enforcement. Examples of Duties
- Patrols Rice County to preserve the peace and serve the public.
- Enforce, when applicable the law, ordinance or regulation.
- Investigates crimes, apprehends criminals and testifies in court as required.
- Attends training classes and completes qualifications necessary to maintain Peace Officer license and other certifications.
- Performs a variety of duties to assist other county, state and federal agencies.
- All other duties as assigned or apparent.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires an Associate's degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or related field and successful completion of Law Enforcement Skills Field Training Program at an accredited facility, or equivalent as mandated by POST (or be eligible for licensure by POST). Must be licensed as a peace officer in the State of Minnesota. Valid Driver's license is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two years previous law enforcement experience is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish); 4 year college degree, any other related experience or certifications. Supplemental InformationHOURS: Generally, 11 & 12 Hour Rotating Shifts- 6am, 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm HIRING RANGE: Pay range $35.45 - $38.82 per hour. Starting step in hiring range negotiable based on experienced. Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 01 Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the Education, Work Experience or Skills section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
- I do not agree to the above information.
02 Do you have a valid driver's license?
03 Indicate the status of your licensure with the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN P.O.S.T.) Board.
- I have a current active MN P.O.S.T. license
- I have passed the MN P.O.S.T. licensing test and am currently eligible to be a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota
- I passed Minnesota's reciprocity exam and am currently eligible to be a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota
- I have completed a law enforcement certificate program (with GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) and am waiting to take the MN P.O.S.T. licensing exam.
- None of the above apply to me
04 If you indicated None of the Above in question #3, please list the date you will be taking the licensing exam if you are not P.O.S.T. licensed. If not applicable, list NA. 05 What is your highest level of education at the closing date of the job posting?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
06 Which instructor certifications, or formal training have you received, or positions you have been/is a part of. Please check all that apply.
- Current Intoxilyzer Operator
- Field Training Officer
- Water Patrol Deputy and/or Dive Team Patrol Deputy
- Correctional Officer or Transport Officer for a Jail/Corrections Facility
- Current First Responder / EMT
- Interview & Interrogation (within last 5 years, min. 24 hours)
- Interview & Interrogation 8 hr course
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- DARE Instructor
- BCA Supervision Training
- Use of Force Instructor
- Narcotics Investigation Certificate
- Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
- Crime Scene Processing (in addition to skills)
- Firearms Instructor
- Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
- None of the above.
07 Which best represents your paid, licensed law enforcement work experience as a police officer or deputy sheriff?
- No experience.
- I have less than 1 year experience.
- I have 1 to 2 years' of experience.
- I have more than 3 years' experience
08 Briefly state your job title, job duties & name of employer where you gained this experience in question #7. Any experience you claim here must also be clearly listed under the work experience section on your application. If none list NA. 09 Which best represents your paid, non-licensed law enforcement work experience such as, but not limited to; Correctional Officer, CSO, military police, animal control, traffic/pedestrian control, water patrol officer/deputy, or park ranger?
- No experience.
- I have less than 1 year experience.
- I have 1 to 2 years' experience.
- I have more than 3 years' experience.
10 Briefly state your job title, job duties & name of employer where you gained this experience in question #9. Any experience you claim here must also be clearly listed under the work experience section on your application. If none list NA. 11 Which best represents your paid work experience as a correctional officer or prison guard in a locked secure correctional facility?
- No experience.
- I have less than 1 year experience.
- I have 1 to 2 years' experience.
- I have more than 3 years' experience.
12 Briefly state your job title, job duties & name of employer where you gained this experience in question #11. Any experience you claim here must also be clearly listed under the work experience section on your application. If none list NA. 13 Do you have work experience as a police reserve officer, Correctional Officer, explorer scout, EMT, security guard, probation officer/ parole officer, or law enforcement intern/volunteer?
- No experience.
- I have less than 1 year experience.
- I have 1 to 2 years' experience.
- I have more than 3 years' experience.
14 Do you have any relevant part-time, internship or volunteer law enforcement experience in which you have performed? Please clearly list the experience you have performed and length of time you provided the service under the work experience section of your application.
15 Are you bilingual? (Fluent/Highly Proficient)
16 If you are bilingual, indicate below the language you fluently speak. Also, tell us whether you can read and/or write the language. If not applicable list NA. 17 Briefly and concisely list any paid or volunteer experience you have working with ethnic/diverse communities. If none list NA. Required Question