Deputy Sheriff

Job Title: Patrol Deputy Department: Sheriff Immediate Supervisor: Sergeant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt DBM Rating: C41 Union: LELS Job Summary Under the direction of the Sergeant, the Patrol Deputy is responsible for enforcing all federal, state and local laws, statutes, and ordinances within the County to serve and protect citizens of the County and to promote public safety. Duties of the Patrol Deputy include such major responsibilities as patrolling assigned portions of the County; enforcing laws and regulations; traffic and DUI enforcement; serving civil process papers; responding to civil or criminal complaints, disturbances or emergency assistance; conducting accident investigations; or other assignments, as delegated. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrols Steele County to preserve law and order and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crime. Enforces all provisions of federal and state laws and local ordinances.Recognizes problem areas within the County.Performs community policing and patrols contracted cities (i.e. City of Medford. Ellendale, etc.) to maintain visibility and contracted provisions.Provides security checks to businesses and residences. Monitors, observes, investigates and takes actions for suspicious persons, nuisances, obstructions, or conditions that may endanger the health and or safety of citizens Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree with major field of study or degree emphasis in Corrections, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Behavior/Social Science, or closely related fieldValid Drivers LicenseMinnesota Peace Officer License or Post Eligible by Time of HireOther training and certifications required by Department after hireAbility to pass a background check Essential Knowledge Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, rules, statutes and regulations.Knowledge of law enforcement practices, techniques, methods and procedures.Knowledge of civil process procedures.Basic fundamentals of investigative methods, techniques and practices including evidence collection, preservation, interviewing techniques, etc.Knowledge of court system and procedures.Knowledge of high-risk areas.Care and use of firearms and self-defense procedures.Knowledge of use and operation of law enforcement technology (i.e. computers, cameras, radar, etc.).Street and highway system, geography of the county, and the location of buildings and areas requiring special enforcement. Essential Skills Learning and applying police principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of law enforcement problems and situations.Dealing tactfully but firmly with offenders, suspects, and witnesses.Communication skills in dealing with the general public, community groups, business representatives, other county employees or representatives from other law enforcement agencies.Judgment, discretion and decision-making skills in appropriately handling law enforcement situations, emergencies, evidence and scenes.Learning and applying investigative techniques used in data collection, analysis and preservation.Learning and applying interviewing and interrogation skills.Emergency response, hazardous materials response and driving.Expressing self clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Interpreting and applying laws, policies and procedures appropriatelyFollowing written and oral instruction and completing tasks in a timely manner.Working independently in patrolling assigned areas of the County and enforcing laws.Using firearms, defensive tactics, use of force and other law enforcement techniques.Operation of computers, cameras and other police technology.Preparing investigative and incident reports. Physical Job Requirements (Percentage of Time) Category: Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job. Stand: frequently (34-66%)Walk: frequently (34-66%)Sit: frequently (34-66%)Use of hands: continuously (66-100%)Reach with hands & arms: occasionally (1-33%)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: occasionally (1-33%)Climb or balance: occasionally (1-33%)Talk or hear: continuously (66-100%)Taste or smell: frequently (34-66%)Lift & carry: up to 25 pounds continuously (66-100%), up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66%), up to 100 pounds occasionally (1-33%), more than 100 pounds occasionally (1-33%) Working Conditions Driving in extreme weather conditions, working around traffic on roadways; working under time pressure constraints, stress and risks associated with potential life-threatening situations. Work requires constant attention to safety procedures, proper law enforcement practices and techniques. This description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr