Salary: $31.66 Hourly Location : Caledonia, MN Job Type: Casual/Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 2024-00068 Department: County Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 11/07/2024 Description Houston County is accepting applications for temporary/casual Sheriff's Deputy positions to fill road patrol shifts. Must be available to work on an as-needed basis, limited to 67 days per calendar year. Current wage rate: $31.66/hr., no benefits. Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain a MN Peace Officer License by the date of hire. Please include documentation of your POST License/Eligibility with your application. Under the direction of the Sheriff, a Houston County Deputy Sheriff reports directly to the Chief Deputy. A Deputy enforces State and Local laws, apprehends criminals, prevents crimes, protects property, and serves civil processes. Deputies will evaluate a wide variety of critical situations and are expected to determine the best course of action while having the interest of public safety in mind. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Many times, the decisions will need to be made in a split second prior to consulting the decision with a supervisor. Deputies are exposed to dealing with unwilling, unruly, and non-compliant individuals and groups. Deputies are expected to analyze the situation, determine the need for the use of force which could ultimately lead to the use of deadly force, initiating or terminating motor vehicle pursuits, and determining the difference between criminal complaints and civil complaints. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. General Patrol and Civil Process Patrol State, County Highways, Township Roads, and City Streets within Houston County. Deputies will typically conduct these patrols in an emergency vehicle, to preserve law and order. Deputies need to be familiar with all streets and roads within Houston County and have a general knowledge of the geography and road structure of the neighboring counties. Deputies enforce Minnesota Traffic and Criminal Code in an ongoing effort to preserve the peace and public trust. General patrol often times yield criminal activity ranging from minor driving offenses to DWI arrests, drug and alcohol offenses, assaults, disorderly conduct, and arson. Deputies are usually patrolling alone and are tasked with handling these offenses on their own until assistance arrives. While on General Patrol, Deputies deliver and execute civil processes, ranging from serving court orders, subpoenas, eviction processes, and warrants. Deputies conduct the initial investigations on calls for service that often will require additional follow up such as burglaries, thefts, robberies and certain violent crimes. The deputy will coordinate with the agency general investigator for assistance when needed. 40%2. Responding to Emergency and Non-Emergency Calls for Service Deputies respond to a wide variety of serious crimes and motor vehicle crashes. (Examples of these calls for service are Damage to Property Complaints, Assaults, Domestic Situations, Driving Complaints, Suspicious Person Complaints, etc.) Deputies must effectively prioritize calls for service and give direction to other responding emergency service personnel. Deputies ensure the preservation of all evidence at crime scenes. This preservation includes collecting evidence, documenting the scene utilizing photographs and/or video equipment, and collecting statements from individuals involved. (Many times Deputies will be responding to calls for service alone. Deputies are expected to be able to determine the need for additional resources, if that be more law enforcement, investigators, fire services, utility services, or ambulance services.) 40%3. Report Writing and Case Management Houston County Deputy Sheriffs must accurately document cases by preparing written reports in accordance with agency policy. These reports are presented to prosecutors, judges, probation officers, human services, and others for review of the case. Deputies will utilize handwritten forms, computers, and audio/visual recording equipment to accurately document their observations and actions. Deputies are expected to take responsibility of their reports and ensure these are completed in a timely fashion and forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for review. If a report needs to be forwarded to another law enforcement agency or other government agency, the deputy is expected to ensure this task is completed timely. 15%4. Specially Assigned Duties, Tasks, and Trainings
- Patrol Houston County waterways utilizing patrol and rescue boats
- Perform court security functions as requested
- Complete mandatory trainings per the MN Post Board (Use of Force, Emergency Vehicle Operation Course, HAZMAT, Defensive Tactics, etc.)
- Attend other specialized trainings related to the duties of a deputy sheriff
5% This description describes the general list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position and classification and are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Essential DutiesEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience
- Associate degree or a two year technical certificate in Law Enforcement, or Criminal Justice
- Valid peace officers license issued by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board, (POST Board)
- Valid driver's license and have a clean driving record
Pre-Employment Required Essential Experience
- Ability to read, understand, and apply ordinances and statutes
- Ability to safely handle and utilize a rifle, handgun, and other weapons as needed
In addition to strong technical expertise, the person in this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both written and orally to all individuals
- Ability to make critical observations under stressful circumstances
- Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate data practices
- Ability to obtain cooperation of victims, witnesses, suspects, informants, their relatives, employers, and private and public agencies
Physical Requirements Must meet standards required by POST. A Deputy Sheriff works inside, outside, in confined areas, on slippery surfaces, alone, with others, around others, and has contact with the public. A Deputy Sheriff will at times have to bend, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull, twist, run, reach from all angles, and carry heavy objects or persons. QualificationsPhysical Requirements Must meet standards required by POST. A Deputy Sheriff works inside, outside, in confined areas, on slippery surfaces, alone, with others, around others, and has contact with the public. A Deputy Sheriff will at times have to bend, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull, twist, run, reach from all angles, and carry heavy objects or persons. 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. In compliance w/ the Americans with Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical/Environmental DemandsFUNCTION N/A74% Office EnvironmentXSittingXStanding, WalkingXHand Dexterity - Simultaneous/Repetitive Hand MovementsXTyping/Data EntryXClose Vision (Near Acuity)XDistance Vision (Far Acuity)XColor Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) XAccommodation (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)X Hearing/SpeechXSedentary (Exert up to 10 pounds of force)XLight (Exert up to 20 pounds of force)XLifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to twenty-five (25) poundsXLifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to fifty (50) pounds XLifting or pushing of objects over fifty (50) poundsXAdverse movements such as overhead, bending, reachingX Data NoticeNOTICE A County employee in this position may encounter not public data as defined by Minnesota or federal law in the course of their position. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the defined job duties. While data is being accessed, the employee shall take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals. Once the work purpose to access the data is reasonably finished, the employee must properly store and secure the not public data in accordance with applicable County policies as well as Minnesota and federal law. All employees are expected to become familiar with and comply with the requirements of the County's Data Practices and Data Security Policies. A breach of these policies may lead to disciplinary action against the employee. Status: Non-exempt Job Category: Protective Services Banding: C-4-2 Labor Group: LELS, Local #237 Reviewed/Amended: 4.2008, 2.2017 Houston County is Equal Opportunity Employer This position is not benefit eligible. 01 Are you a POST Licensed Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed in the state of Minnesota?
- Yes - POST Licensed Peace Officer
- Yes - POST eligible
- No - I am not a POST Licensed Peace Officer, nor do I have eligibility
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